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Terminal shortcuts
Setup and Deployment · Practitioner
What is this skill?
Terminal shortcuts are keyboard commands that speed up your workflow, such as using the up arrow to repeat previous commands, Ctrl+C to stop processes, and tab completion for file names.
Why is it important?
- Work faster – Shortcuts significantly speed up common tasks
- Reduce errors – Tab completion prevents typos in file names
- Professional workflow – Efficient terminal use is a mark of an experienced developer
- Less frustration – Quick commands make the development experience smoother