Bash

In the world of the command line, grep is a tool you’ll find indispensable. It stands for “global regular expression print,” and it’s your go-to for searching text within files. Whether you’re a developer, a system administrator, or just someone who loves the terminal, mastering grep will significantly boost your productivity. This article, inspired by the style of my Basic Bash Commands reference, will guide you through the essentials and advanced uses of grep. ...

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. ...

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. ...