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link to Harnessing the Power of Regular Expressions in Terminal

Harnessing the Power of Regular Expressions in Terminal

In computing, Regular Expressions (often shortened to "regex") are sequences of characters that form a search pattern. They're used for string matching and manipulation. Regular expressions are...

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link to Beginner’s Guide to the ‘open’ Command in macOS

Beginner’s Guide to the ‘open’ Command in macOS

On macOS, the 'open' command is a versatile tool that allows users to open files, directories, URLs, and applications directly from the terminal. It works in much the same way as double-clicking a...

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link to Comprehensive Guide to the ‘cd’ Command: Mastering Terminal Navigation

Comprehensive Guide to the ‘cd’ Command: Mastering Terminal Navigation

Terminal navigation is a fundamental skill for any user of Unix-based systems such as macOS or Linux. The command line provides powerful tools for navigating your system's file hierarchy, and...

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link to macOS Directory Structure

macOS Directory Structure

There are lots of folders on your computer.  Some are solely for the smooth running of your computer (System Directories). Others, like the user directories, shouldn’t be deleted for the...

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link to A Beginner’s Guide to Environment Variables in Unix Systems

A Beginner’s Guide to Environment Variables in Unix Systems

Environment variables play a vital role in the Unix world. They provide a way to influence the behavior of software on your system and can simplify the process of configuring and running...

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link to Exploring Bash: The Born-Again Shell of Unix Systems

Exploring Bash: The Born-Again Shell of Unix Systems

Bash, or the Bourne Again Shell, is one of the most widely used and powerful shells in the Unix world. It offers extensive scripting capabilities, an intuitive syntax, and a range of features...

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