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10 simple Linux tips which save 50% of my time in the command line

Discover 10 simple Linux tips to save time in the command line and work efficiently in UNIX. Learn how to execute previous commands quickly, repeat the last command, use history to find frequently used commands, apply regular expressions in grep and find, use aliases, and more.

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May 08, 2024•8m read time•From dev.to
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1) Use !{command} for executing the previous instance of command quickly2) Use !! for Executing the Last Command3) Use "CTRL+R" for Repeating the Last Matching Command4) Using history Command to Get Some of the Most Frequently Used UNIX Command5) Using Regular Expression in grep and find6) Using pipe Instead of firing Two Commands7) Using Aliases and Defining Them in Bash Profile or bashrc File8) Using pushd, popd, cd -, ~ to Move Across a Directory9) Minimize the Keystrokes or Increase the Speed of Typing10) Keep Learning New Linux CommandsClosing Notes
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