Arthur’s House of Magic: Technical Topic Coverage

Adam Anderson
3 min readOct 8, 2023

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Embark on a quest to unlock the full potential of the command line — a realm where limitless knowledge and power await those who dare to explore. Your journey into the mystical world of command-line wizardry has only just begun.

Ready to embark on this magical journey? Start by reading the full article to uncover the first 8 command-line secrets.

  1. Advanced Unix Command Line: Dive deeper into Unix command-line tools and techniques to enhance your system administration skills. Books like “Unix Power Tools” by Jerry Peek, Tim O’Reilly, and Mike Loukides can be valuable resources.
  2. Data Processing with awk and sed: Explore dedicated tutorials and guides on data processing with awk and sed. Websites like Unix.com and Stack Overflow offer extensive forums and discussions on these topics.
  3. System Administration and Scripting: Take your system administration skills to the next level by learning scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby. Online courses on platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udemy can provide in-depth knowledge.
  4. Advanced AWS CLI Usage: If you found the AWS CLI tips useful, consider diving deeper into AWS services and CLI capabilities through AWS documentation, AWS Certified courses, and AWS user forums.
  5. Linux and Unix Forums: Join online communities and forums related to Linux and Unix administration. Engaging in discussions and sharing your knowledge can lead to discovering more advanced tricks.
  6. Data Analysis and Visualization: If data processing interests you, explore data analysis and visualization tools like Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Jupyter notebooks for more advanced data manipulation and visualization techniques.
  7. Shell Scripting Tutorials: Explore online tutorials and courses specifically focused on shell scripting. Platforms like LinuxConfig.org, ShellScript.sh, and Bash.academy offer comprehensive resources.
  8. Command-Line Tools and Utilities: Stay up-to-date with new command-line tools and utilities by regularly visiting GitHub repositories, package managers (e.g., Homebrew for macOS, APT for Linux), and open-source software communities.

Remember that continuous learning and practice are key to mastering these advanced techniques. Don’t hesitate to share your own discoveries and tips with the community, as collaboration and knowledge sharing can lead to even more innovative solutions.

About the Author

Adam Arthur Anderson is a passionate software engineer with more than 10 years of experience in Java application development. He has a strong interest in build automation, DevOps practices, and project management. When not diving into code and configuration files, Adam enjoys hiking in the great outdoors and exploring new technology trends. You can reach out to Adam Anderson via email at xsizxenjin@gmail.com for more insights on software development and project management.

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