Linux Crash Course - Data Streams (stdin, stdout & stderr)

In this episode of Linux Crash Course, we'll go over data streams. Specifically, Standard Output (stdout), Standard Input (stdin), and Standard Error (stderr). We'll also take a look at how to redirect specific data streams, so you can easily separate errors from output.

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⏰ TIME CODES
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Quick note regarding input/output
01:17 - The three data streams (standard input, standard output, and standard error)
03:06 - Example of Standard Error (stderr)
03:47 - Using the echo command to find the return code
05:54 - Example of both standard output and standard error from one command
07:47 - Splitting standard output and standard error
09:06 - Number designations for stdin, stdout, and stderr
10:24 - Sending stdout and stderr to different files*🎓 FULL LINUX COURSES FROM LEARN LINUX TV*
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