Recommended Command Line Tools

The terminal is already a powerful tool, but the right command-line utilities can make it even better. Here are a few essential tools I use daily that you might find helpful too. HomeBrew Homebrew is a package manager for macOS (and Linux) that lets you easily install, update, and manage software and developer tools from the command line. # Installation command /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" After running the command, restart your terminal, and you’re good to go. Before we start installing, let’s understand the difference between a “formula” and a “cask” in Homebrew. ...

June 17, 2025 · 6 min

Basic Bash Commands

One of my mentors, RWX-Rob, runs online bootcamps called Boost, where he shares tech industry standards. A key lesson he emphasizes is the importance of learning Linux and working with its Bash command-line. Mastering the terminal has helped me save time and stay focused. These are my quick reference notes — not an exhaustive list, but the commands I use most often and im sure it will be useful for you too. ...

June 11, 2025 · 5 min