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# The Linux Command-line

## What Is Command-line?

The **command-line**, also called command screen, or text interface is a user interface that's navigated by typing commands at prompts, instead of using a mouse.

## Why Should I Learn Command-Line?

Using a command-line, you can perform almost all the same tasks that can be done with a GUI,  but quicker and easier to automate and do remotely. Good knowledge of the command-line is an essential skill for any successful bioinformatician, as most of the common bioinformatics tools operate in the command-line environment.

## Learning outcomes

At the end of this week, you should:

* Know how to connect to the server and use the command-line 
* Be familiar with the Bash terminal & the Linux command-line
* Get familiar with sequencing and annotation file formats
* Get familiar with common command-line tools for genomics


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