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1. How to use this path
Linux & CLI for Testers · 36 pages source format
Practice on a safe machine: local macOS/Linux terminal, WSL, or a throwaway VM/container. Never practice destructive commands on prod.
What you'll learn
- Safe sandbox
- Shell choice
- History hygiene
Sandbox ready
bash or zsh. Optional: Docker Ubuntu container for experiments.
Do this now
Open a terminal. Confirm `pwd`, `whoami`, `echo $SHELL`. Create ~/cli-lab.
Pro tip. Prefer `--help` and `man` over random Stack Overflow paste.
Clear?