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The Coder’s Computer Notes

Definition: Created by John Gruber in 2004, Markdown is simply a lightweight language used to add formatting to plaintext text documents. You can add syntax to the text to indicate which words and phrases will look different, unlike a WYSIWYG editor.

- What are four important features to look for in a text editor?

1. Code completion
2. Syntax highlighting
3. A variety of themes
4. The ability to choose from extensions.

- Terms and definitions

1. pwd

   Print Working Directory - ie. Where are we currently.

2. ls

   List the contents of a directory

3. cd

   Change Directories - ie. Move to another directory.

4. mkdir

   Create Directory

5. touch

   Used to create plain files

See below explanation for how these commands and arguments are entered into the command line?

• cd projects: You moving into the projects folder
• mkdir new-project: You are creating a “New Project” folder
• touch new-project/newfile.md: You are creating a “New Project” File
• cd .. : You are moving backwards
• ls projects/new-project: You are listing folders within the new-project folder

Read

• Choosing a Text Editor
• The Command Line
• Basic Navigation
• About Files