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The Mac Terminal for Developers - Beginner to Confident User
Created byMax Wüst
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Use the Mac Terminal easily
  • Manage files and folders via the command line
  • Create basic shell scripts and execute them
  • Create alias commands in the Mac Terminal

Course content

3 sections14 lectures1h 29m total length
  • Introduction0:48

    Welcome!

    In this section I'll give you a brief overview of the upcoming topics and what you'll learn. Also you'll learn a bit about me, so you know who is the voice in the videos you'll be watching.

    After watching this section, you'll be ready to go! Have fun

  • Locating and Opening the Terminal2:15

    In this section we'll make sure to locate the Terminal application and to start it up. We also look at different ways to quickly start the Terminal so you're up and running in no time.

  • Basic Handling of the Terminal7:03

    In this section we'll look at how to handle the Terminal as an application so you're able to fully use its features.

Requirements

  • No command line experience needed - you'll learn everything in this course.

Description

The Terminal is one of the most powerful tools available for developers, yet many people use it every day without full understanding how it works. Oftentimes commands are simply copy pasted, which is not only a missed opportunity, but also dangerous.

In this practical course, you'll learn the essential Terminal commands and workflows needed to become more productive. Those commands can be used on every Unix system, so you learn something very fundamental. You can easily follow along while everything is shown live and enriched with detailed information why it is important and what to consider. And as this course is tailored for macOS you'll also learn special tips and tricks specific for the Mac Terminal. Because there are some convenient workflows specific to the macOS Terminal.

We'll cover: 

  • Terminal navigation

  • Working with files and directories

  • Viewing and editing files

  • Useful macOS Terminal tips and tricks

  • Aliases and other productivity shortcuts

  • Pipes and output handling

  • Basic shell scripting

By the end of this course, you'll feel confident using the Mac Terminal in your daily development workflow and have a strong foundation for learning more advanced topics. You'll be able to apply the commands to your own problems and find performant solutions.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Software Developers and Mac Power User