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dgt_bash03 – Invoking Shell and VIM

Module Title: dgt_bash03 – Invoking Shell and VIM

module Description:

Welcome to “dgt_bash03 – Invoking Shell and VIM,” a comprehensive module designed to equip you with essential skills for navigating and utilizing the Linux environment effectively. This module is ideal for beginners, intermediate users, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of shell invocation and mastering the powerful text editor, VIM.

module Overview:

Module 1: Invoking the Shell on Linux

In this module, we delve into the world of shell environments in Linux. Youll learn about different shells available such as Bash, Zsh, and Fish and how to start a shell session directly from the terminal or through login prompts.

  • Starting the Shell: Understand what it means to “invoke” the shell, including differences between interactive and non-interactive shell sessions.

  • Launching with Parameters: Learn to execute commands with parameters. Well cover examples like setting environment variables at startup export VAR=value and using command-line options to alter shell behavior.

  • Practical Examples: Engage in hands-on exercises that include starting a shell, utilizing common parameters, and configuring your environment to streamline workflows.

Module 2: Mastering VIM

VIM Vi IMproved is a versatile text editor favored by many for its efficiency and power. This module introduces you to the fundamentals of VIM, ensuring you gain confidence in editing files directly from the command line.

  • Understanding Modes: Discover how VIM operates in different modes—normal, insert, and command mode—and learn when and why to switch between them.

  • Basic Navigation and Commands: Master essential navigation commands e.g., h, j, k, l, text editing techniques, and efficient ways to search and replace content.

  • Customizing VIM: Explore how to personalize your VIM experience through configuration files .vimrc and use plugins to extend its functionality.

  • Advanced Features: Gain insights into more sophisticated features like macros, buffers, and registers to enhance productivity.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
– Invoke a Linux shell confidently with various parameters and customize their environment.
– Navigate and edit text files efficiently using VIM, leveraging its extensive capabilities for faster workflow automation.
– Apply practical knowledge gained through interactive exercises and real-world examples.

Target Audience:

This module is perfect for:
– Newcomers to Linux who wish to become proficient in shell usage.
– Developers looking to improve their command-line proficiency with efficient text editing tools like VIM.
– System administrators seeking to streamline tasks using powerful command-line utilities.

Join us on this exciting journey into the heart of Linux, where youll unlock new levels of productivity and control over your computing environment. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced user, “dgt_bash03 – Invoking Shell and VIM” offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to elevate your skills.
The students can push their exercises to the Academy DevOps & SRE GIT project. For this module, create a folder with your username as its name in the following subfolder: https://github.com/Garanti-Del-Talento/gdt_academy