Chapter 2: Introducing Python and the Command Line
When walking into a coffee shop, you will almost immediately notice three types of people: those socializing with others, those working on projects, and those who code. Coders can easily be spotted by the black background and white letters on their computer screens – this is known as the command line. To many, the command line can look fierce and intimidating, but to others, it is a way of life.
One of the most essential parts of conducting any type of data science project is the ability to effectively navigate directories and execute commands via the Terminal command line. The command line allows users to find files, install libraries, locate packages, access data, and execute commands in an efficient and concise way. This chapter is by no means a comprehensive overview of all the capabilities the command line has, but it does cover a general list of essential commands every data scientist should know.
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