cmd challenge
Learn the command line.
About cmd challenge
Command Challenge is a browser-based interactive tool for practicing command-line skills. It presents a terminal emulator directly in the browser where users type shell commands to solve a series of challenges, such as printing "hello world" to the terminal in a single command. The site provides hints for each challenge and a "View Solutions" option showing multiple valid command variations submitted by other users.
The tool is built using jquery.terminal for the browser-based terminal interface, with Openmoji and a Golang backend. It is aimed at developers and learners who want to practice or improve their command-line/shell scripting abilities through hands-on exercises rather than reading documentation.
Key features
- Interactive browser-based command line challenges
- Practice shell commands like echo, printf, and cat
- View solutions submitted by other users
- Runs directly in the browser via jQuery Terminal
Frequently asked questions
What is Command Challenge?
It is a browser-based tool for practicing command line skills through a series of shell command challenges, such as printing text output.
What technology is it built with?
It is built using jquery.terminal, Openmoji, and Golang.
Do I need to install anything to use it?
No, the challenges run directly in the browser.
Can I see how others solved a challenge?
Yes, there is a 'View Solutions' option showing various valid commands submitted for a challenge, such as different ways to print 'hello world'.
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