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Start your free trialWilliam J. Terrell
17,403 PointsSo what would I use in the "real world"?
Maybe they go over this in the videos and I just missed it, but, along with the videos, we use the Console environment provided by Treehouse. But if I wanted to try this out in the "real world", what would I use?
I don't suppose I would use Command Prompt, would I?
Also, would it depend on whether or not I am on my desktop or a server? Would I use one program for my desktop instance and a different one when working directly on the server?
My level of understanding is probably below that of a novice, but I thought I would ask just the same :)
Thanks!
2 Answers
Matt Brock
28,330 PointsYou would use your OS's console terminal. The great thing about the Treehouse Workspaces is that you're remotely interacting with an actual computer, so you can play around and don't have to worry about screwing things up on your machine! :)
Spend a little time with some of the more basic, nondestructive commands like moving directories, copying and adding files, etc. I've only taken a few of the courses and I'm already comfortable moving around my computer via the terminal! Here's a nice list of handy terminal commands.
I would also recommend some of the Treehouse courses on Git. They take you through the installation from the terminal, which is really great "real world" practice.
Matt Brock
28,330 PointsHey you bet man!
William J. Terrell
17,403 PointsWilliam J. Terrell
17,403 PointsThanks, Matt! :)