Unix Commands for the Everyday Web Developer

Jim ReeviorEveryday Web Developer

Some Ground Rules

I am not an expert.These are the commands I use on a daily basis and have the most understanding. There are tons more commands out there.

What I'm going to cover

● Getting around● Getting elevated● Getting stuff● Getting info● Getting creative

Getting Around

cdcd ➟ Go to Home folder

ls

Permissions

chmod & chown

chown user:group file (or directory)

ln

sshssh gets you to a remote server securely.the command line gets fun when you get to mess with another machine

Couple other ssh related commands:ssh-keygen ➟ Create a private and public key for connecting to a remote server without a password

ssh-copy-id ➟ Copy a public key to a remote server.

ssh config file

The config file allows for easier ssh connections. Especially if there is a unique port or different key file Host *

IdentitiesOnly yesIdentityFile /Users/jreevior/.

ssh/xander

Host sta.oomphcloudHostname sta.oomphcloud.comPort 22User jreevior

screen

● Creates a terminal within the terminal.● It allows a remote session to continue running even if the terminal is disconnected.● Multiple "screens" can be created.

Getting elevated

sudo

Getting Stuff...

mysql

mysqldump

tar

...from here to there

cp

mv

rm

scp

Getting info

du

df

more and less

Getting creative

vim: http://www.openvim.com/tutorial.htmlbashrc screenrcvimrcbash scripting

http://explainshell.com/