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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.

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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