Programming Foundations: Terminal, Editors, Databases & Git

Entering the world of software development can feel overwhelming due to the sheer volume of jargon, tools, and concepts beginners are expected to know before they even write their first line of code. Programming Foundations: Terminal, Editors, Databases & Git, created by veteran instructor Ardit Sulce, serves as the ultimate preparatory guide designed to bridge this knowledge gap. This course is specifically tailored for absolute beginners and aspiring developers preparing to enter a coding bootcamp. Students will gain a practical understanding of the essential command-line terminal, learning how to navigate file systems and execute system commands with confidence. Beyond the command line, the curriculum demystifies critical developer tools, including modern code editors, integrated development environments (IDEs), and Git for version control. Learners will also explore foundational database concepts, structured data formats like JSON, XML, and CSV, and fundamental programming structures such as loops, variables, and functions. By unpacking how web servers, APIs, and deployment pipelines operate behind the scenes, this course ensures that transition into active coding is smooth, logical, and highly rewarding.