What is the Command Line?
The command line, also known as the command prompt, shell, or terminal, is a text-based interface provided by operating systems where users can interact with the computer by typing commands. It allows users to execute various commands to perform tasks, navigate the file system, run programs, manage files and directories, configure system settings, and more.
When will learners need access to the Command Line?
All computers come with a text-based interface but we must ensure the learners have permission to independently install packages throughout the Software Engineering programmes starting from Flying Start.
What access will learners need to the Command Line?
All computers come with the Command Line as standard. Learners must have admin permissions within the Command Line to independently install and upgrade programmes and packages.
Why do learners need access to the Command Line?
Learners will need admin permissions to install packages using the command line. The command line will be used to install programming packages via NPM, including Node.js, Express.js, Jest.js, React.js, Sequelize, PostgreSQL, and SQLite3. On the command line, learners will need to run git to manage repositories, authenticate to verify credentials (if required), and npm install to install the necessary packages.
What data will be used within the Command Line?
No data pertaining to your organisation will be used within the Command Line. The CommandLine simply allows learners to install and upgrade packages necessary for the Software Engineering apprenticeship.