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The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

A practical, no-nonsense guide to using the Linux command line and utilities as a software developer

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Created by David Cohen, Christian Sturm

Get hands-on with the Linux command line and discover how it can streamline your daily work as a software developer. Learn practical skills that help you build, troubleshoot, and deploy software more efficiently. Gain confidence using Linux tools in real-world development scenarios.

Packt | Jan 2024 | 300 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesSystems Administration and Networking, Server Provisioning and Configuration Management, Debian, Bash

What You Will Learn

You will build your skills through real-world examples that mirror common development tasks. Each topic introduces just enough theory to understand the concepts before diving into practical command-line exercises. By applying what you learn right away, you'll quickly become comfortable navigating and using Linux tools in your workflow.

Key Features

  • Master essential Linux commands to speed up development and troubleshooting
  • Automate repetitive tasks with shell scripts and work confidently with Docker
  • Quickly find and fix issues by searching logs and managing files on Linux servers

Target Audience

Ideal for software developers who want to boost their command-line and Linux skills to the next level. If you already know your way around files, folders, and basic development tools but want to work more efficiently on Linux systems, you'll find this guide practical and immediately useful.

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