Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
This book follows a hands-on approach to using WSL effectively. You’ll learn Windows Subsystem for Linux, understand how to configure WSL and Windows Terminal to suit your preferences, and use Visual Studio Code for building robust apps with WSL.
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Completion Time
8h12m
Language
English
About Book
Who Is This Book For?
This book is for developers who want to use Linux tools on Windows, including Windows-native programmers looking to ease into a Linux environment based on project requirements or Linux developers who've recently switched to Windows. This book is also for web developers working on open source projects with Linux-first tools such as Ruby or Python, or developers looking to switch between containers and development machines for testing apps. Prior programming or development experience and a basic understanding of running tasks in bash, PowerShell, or the Windows Command Prompt will be required.
Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
- About Book
- Who Is This Book For?
- Book Content
Book content
chapters • 8h12m total length
Introduction to the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Installing and Configuring the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Getting Started with Windows Terminal
Windows to Linux Interoperability
Linux to Windows Interoperability
Getting More from Windows Terminal
Working with Containers in WSL
Working with WSL Distros
Visual Studio Code and WSL
Visual Studio Code and Containers
Productivity Tips with Command-Line Tools
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