CPSC 014. Command Line Competency

This course builds on the set of software tools used to support programmers that is first presented in CPSC 021. Students will learn how to efficiently use a terminal emulator and other utilities to support development of programs, as well as become self-sufficient in seeking out additional documentation and resources. Topics include managing directory structures, practice with common Linux utilities, and practice searching and reading technical documentation. Become a Linux power user!
Students may also take this course after completing one of CPSC 031 or CPSC 035.
Prerequisite: CPSC 021
Corequisite: This course is corequisite with either CPSC 031 or CPSC 035.
Natural science and engineering.
.05 credit.
Spring 2026. Kazer.
Catalog chapter: Computer Science
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/computer-science

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