module1.md

Module 1: Introduction to the Linux Terminal

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Command Line Interface (CLI) and its benefits
• Learn essential Linux commands for navigation and file manipulation
• Gain proficiency in navigating the file system using the terminal

Activities:

1. Lesson: Introduction to the Linux Terminal

   • What is the terminal and why is it useful?
   • Getting familiar with the terminal window and command prompt

2. Lesson: Basic Linux Commands

   • Working with directories: ls, cd, pwd
   • Listing files and directories: ls, ls -l, ls -a
   • Creating and removing directories: mkdir, rmdir
   • Copying, moving, and renaming files and directories: cp, mv

3. Lesson: Navigating the File System

   • Relative and absolute paths
   • Changing directories: cd
   • Moving up and down the directory hierarchy: cd .., cd -
   • Tab completion and history: navigating efficiently

4. Exercise: File Manipulation

   • Create a directory structure
   • Create, copy, move, and delete files and directories
   • Practice navigating the file system using commands learned