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Learn Enough Command Line to Be Dangerous is an introduction to the command line for complete beginners, the first in a series of tutorials designed to teach the common foundations of “computer magic” (Box 1) to as broad an audience as possible. It is aimed both at those who work with software developers and those who aspire to become developers themselves. Unlike most introductions to the command line, which typically assume a relatively high level of technical sophistication, Learn Enough Command Line to Be Dangerous assumes no prerequisites other than general computer knowledge (how to launch an application, how to use a web browser, how to touch type, etc.). Among other things, this means that it doesn’t assume you know how to use a text editor, or even what a text editor is. Indeed, this tutorial doesn’t even assume you know what a command line is, so if you’re confused by the title, you’re still in the right place. Finally, even if you already know how to use the command line, following this tutorial (and doing the exercises) will help fill in any gaps in your knowledge, and might even teach you a few new things.

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