W1_L3: Command line environment | navigating the linux shell & understanding core commands

Welcome to Week 1 Lecture 3 of the course "Introduction to the Linux Shell" by Gandham Phanikumar. Full Course: https://study.iitm.ac.in/es/course_pages/CS1102.html Video Overview In this lecture, you will get started with the command line environment and understand why it is an essential part of working with Linux. The session focuses on the power of the command line in improving automation and efficiency. You will learn how to set up your terminal, navigate the Linux file system using basic commands such as pwd, ls, and cd, and understand the overall file system hierarchy. The lecture also explains how to clear the screen, exit the shell, and access help manuals for commands. Additionally, it introduces the structure of commands, options, and arguments, showing how they work together to provide more control. By the end of this lecture, you will have a strong foundation to use the command line confidently and efficiently in Linux. About IIT Madras' online Bachelor of Science programme IIT Madras offers four-year BS programmes that aim to provide quality education to all, irrespective of age, educational background, or location. The BS programme has multiple levels, which provide flexibility to students to exit at any of these levels. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned, the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education), Diploma(s) from IIT Madras, or BSc/BS Degrees from IIT Madras. For more details, Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academics/study-at-iitm/non-campus-bs-programmes #CommandLine #Linux #Terminal #Shell #PWD #LS #CD #Uname #Automation #Scripting #FileHierarchy #FileSystem #LinuxTutorial #Ubuntu #CommandPrompt #LinuxCommands #TerminalEmulator #IITMadras #OnlineLearning #LinuxShell #Education #Technology #OpenSource