UNIX and the Shell

Whether you're using a Linux laptop or workstation (or working on the command line in MacOS!) or working on a cluster, you'll need to be familiar with shell commands and scripting (which can save you a lot of time and typing!).

If you're unfamiliar with shell basics, check out this tutorial from Software Carpentry. Some more advanced tips are available in this post from Water Programming.

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Last update: June 26, 2023