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Lab: 02 - The Coder’s Computer

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What are four important features to look for in a text editor?

1. code completion
2. syntax highlighting
3. a nice variety of themes to reduce eye strain and fatigue
4. the ability to choose from a healthy selection of extensions available when you need them.

What do the following commands do?

• pwd - this is the print working directory. It tells you where you are at
• ls - this stands for list. It lists the files and folders in a directory
• cd - this stands for change directory. You add the name of directory before cd to enter it.
• mkdir - this makes a new directory in the current directory.
• touch - this makes a new file in the current direction.

Can you explain what is happening in the following scenario if these commands and arguments are entered into the command line? (Arguments are extra instructions given to a command.)

• cd projects - changing directory to projects.
• mkdir new-project - *this will make a new directory called new-project within the current directory.
• touch new-project/newfile.md - this will make a new a new markdown file named newfile under new-project directory.
• cd .. it takes you one level up in the directory.
• ls projects/new-project - provides the list of the directories and files in new-project.