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Development Tools Console Foundations Getting Started with the Console Running Commands

Posted by William J. Terrell
William J. Terrell
17,403 Points

So 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
Matt Brock
28,330 Points

You 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.

William J. Terrell
William J. Terrell
17,403 Points

Thanks, Matt! :)

Matt Brock
Matt Brock
28,330 Points
Matt Brock
Matt Brock
28,330 Points

Hey you bet man!