Unix

Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that originated in the 1960s at AT&T's Bell Labs. It provides a powerful command-line interface, a hierarchical file system, and a philosophy of small, modular tools that can be combined to perform complex tasks. Unix has heavily influenced many modern operating systems, including Linux and macOS.

Also known as: UNIX, Unix-like, Unix OS, Unix System, Unix-based

Why learn Unix?

Developers should learn Unix for system administration, scripting, and working in server environments, as it underpins many production systems and cloud infrastructure. It is essential for tasks like file manipulation, process management, and automation through shell scripting, making it valuable for DevOps, backend development, and data engineering roles.

Learning Resources

• book: The Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook
• tutorial: Unix Tutorial for Beginners
• course: Introduction to Unix and Linux
• video: Unix Command Line Basics
• docs: Unix Documentation