Vibecoding 5: ten terminal commands
Ten terminal commands that cover a first day, each with a one-line meaning, and the one that cannot be undone. Lesson 5 of the vibecoding course.
Every command works the same way
- Type the command
- Press Enter
- Read what it prints
- Type the next one
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| pwd | print the folder you are in |
| ls | list what is in this folder |
| cd | change to another folder |
| mkdir | make a new folder |
| touch | make a new empty file |
| cat | print a file's text |
| cp | copy a file |
| mv | move or rename a file |
| rm | delete a file with no undo |
| clear | wipe the screen, keep your files |
Read rm twice before you press Enter: a deleted file does not go to a trash can.