Reading-notes

Class 2 Reading Assignment

These are my notes from Module 2

Text Editor

A text editor is a computer program that allows users to create and edit plain text files. It is commonly used for writing code, creating documents, and editing configuration files. Unlike a word processor, a text editor is designed for working with plain text and does not include advanced formatting options.

Text Editors vs IDEs

A text editor only edits text, but an IDE is a software development package that has the capabilities beyond text editing, including managing, compling, and debugging.

Things to look for within a text editor

  1. Code completion
  2. Syntax highlighting
  3. A nice variety of themes (to reduce eye strain and fatigue)
  4. The ability to choose from a healthy selection of extensions available when you need them.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Change Directory: use the “cd”
  2. Remove a file or directory: use the “rm” command to delete things.
  3. Copy a file: use the “cp” command to make a copy of a file.
  4. List Files: use the “ls” command
  5. To clear the current: page use the “clear” command
  6. Make a new directory: use the “mkdir” command to create a new folder.
  7. To list all files and the subsequent directories: use the “Tree” command
  8. create a new file: use the “touch” command
  9. To launch code editor in the current directory: use “Code .” command
  10. To clone code from git hub: use command “git clone”
  11. To move a file use “mv” command followed by the directory you want it moved to

THINGS I WANT TO KNOW