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How to use this path
Practice on a safe machine: local macOS/Linux terminal, WSL, or a throwaway VM/container. Never practice destructive commands on prod.
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bash or zsh. Optional: Docker Ubuntu container for experiments.
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Open a terminal. Confirm `pwd`, `whoami`, `echo $SHELL`. Create ~/cli-lab.
Pro tip: Prefer `--help` and `man` over random Stack Overflow paste.
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Chapter learning outcomes
- Safe sandbox
- Shell choice
- History hygiene
Clear these before you leave