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RESETTING TERMINAL ON MAC: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

Abstract: Learn how to reset the terminal on your Mac, a simple yet effective
solution for various programming issues.

2024-07-28 by DevCodeF1 Editors



RESETTING TERMINAL ON MAC: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

If you're new to programming, you might have already taken a few courses,
particularly Codecademy's Python 1 course. However, you might have installed
many things on your laptop, and you don't understand why your Terminal is not
working correctly. This comprehensive guide will help you reset your Terminal on
your Mac and provide you with the necessary information to get started.


WHAT IS TERMINAL?

Terminal is a command-line interface for your Mac. It allows you to interact
with your computer's operating system using text-based commands. You can use
Terminal to navigate through your file system, run scripts, and execute commands
that aren't available in the graphical user interface (GUI).


WHY RESET TERMINAL?

There are several reasons why you might want to reset Terminal on your Mac. For
instance, if you've installed a lot of packages, dependencies, or tools, and
they're causing conflicts or errors, resetting Terminal can help you start
fresh. Additionally, if you've changed some settings or configurations that are
causing issues, resetting Terminal can help you restore the default settings.


HOW TO RESET TERMINAL ON MAC

To reset Terminal on your Mac, follow these steps:

 1. Quit Terminal: If Terminal is currently open, quit the application.
 2. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your Dock.
 3. Go to Applications: In the Finder sidebar, click on the "Applications"
    folder.
 4. Open Utilities: In the "Applications" folder, open the "Utilities" folder.
 5. Open Terminal: In the "Utilities" folder, double-click on the "Terminal"
    application.
 6. Reset Terminal: In the Terminal window, type the following command and press
    Enter:

```bash defaults delete com.apple.terminal ```

This command will reset Terminal to its default settings.


KEY CONCEPTS TO UNDERSTAND

Here are some key concepts to understand when working with Terminal:

 * Command: A command is a text-based instruction that you can give to your
   computer's operating system. Commands are typically entered in the
   command-line interface (CLI) and are used to perform tasks, navigate through
   the file system, and execute scripts.
 * Argument: An argument is a value that you can pass to a command to modify its
   behavior. For example, the "cd" command changes the current directory, and
   you can pass an argument to specify the directory you want to change to.
 * Path: A path is a string of text that identifies a file or directory on your
   file system. Paths can be absolute or relative, and they're used to navigate
   through the file system using the command-line interface.
 * Environment Variable: An environment variable is a variable that contains a
   value that can be used by commands and applications. Environment variables
   are used to configure the behavior of commands and applications and are
   typically set in the shell configuration file.

Resetting Terminal on your Mac can help you start fresh and resolve any issues
you might be having. By understanding the key concepts of working with the
command-line interface, you can become more efficient and productive as a
programmer. Whether you're just starting or have been programming for a while,
resetting Terminal is a useful skill to have in your toolkit.


REFERENCES

 * Books:
   * Learning the Bash Shell, 3rd Edition, by Cameron Newham and Bill Rosenblatt
   * The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition, by William Shotts
 * Articles:
   * How to Reset the Terminal on a Mac
   * How to reset your Terminal preferences
 * Online Resources:
   * Codecademy: Learn the Command Line
   * SS64: The Command Line Reference

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