Show HN: I wrote a modern Command Line Handbook (commandline.stribny.name)

Article summary

The author has written a 120-page handbook on the Linux command line, available for purchase on a pay-what-you-want basis. The handbook covers topics such as terminals, shells, command-line applications, and shell scripting, with over 100 annotated shell sessions and code examples. The author aims to provide a concise and accessible guide to the command line, focusing on essential concepts and commands. The handbook is currently available in PDF format.

Main themes

• command line handbook
• Linux and Unix
• shell scripting
• PDF format limitations
• e-reader compatibility
• practical examples
• alternative formats
• print-on-demand publishing

What commenters say

• Some readers found the website to be broken on mobile devices, with text going off the screen.
• The handbook's PDF format is a deal-breaker for some readers who prefer to read books on their Kindle or other e-readers.
• The author should provide a table of contents and sample pages to give readers a better idea of the handbook's content and level of detail.
• The handbook's use of process substitution as an example is seen as a useful teaching tool by some, but others point out potential errors or inaccuracies in the example.
• The handbook's focus on practical, hands-on examples is seen as more accessible and useful than the official bash manual by some readers.
• The author is considering providing alternative formats, such as EPUB, and possibly a print-on-demand version.
• Some readers suggest that the handbook could be improved with more specific examples of what the reader will learn and a more detailed landing page.
• The handbook's examples and explanations are seen as clear and helpful by some readers, but others point out potential issues or inaccuracies.