I have been using DigitalOcean Droplets for a while now but I still feel like I am guessing my way through the terminal. I want to get more comfortable with Linux, specifically things like file permissions, process management, networking commands, and bash scripting.
Are there any interactive resources or hands-on platforms you would recommend for learning Linux properly? Preferably something where I can practice commands rather than just read about them.
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Hi there,
A few resources that actually work for hands-on learning:
If you want something more gamified, this interactive Linux terminal game is worth trying: https://devops-daily.com/games/linux-terminal
Linux Journey is free, well structured, and lets you practice commands as you go through each lesson. Good starting point for the fundamentals.
explainshell.com is not a course but incredibly useful for understanding what any command actually does by breaking it down piece by piece.
For bash scripting specifically, the DigitalOcean community tutorials are solid: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/an-introduction-to-linux-basics
The best way to learn Linux is to actually use it. Spin up a cheap Droplet and break things on purpose. It is the fastest way to build muscle memory around the commands that actually matter day to day.
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