Termux - Where It All Began#

How It Started#

A friend told me “download this app called Termux, it’s so cool!”

So I did. Opened it up. Saw a black screen with some text…

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$ _

“…now what?”

My First Commands#

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# Update everything
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pkg update && pkg upgrade
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# Install something
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pkg install python
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# Try it out
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python
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>>> print("Hello World!")
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Hello World!

When I saw “Hello World!” pop up… that was it. Magic.

The “Hacking” Phase#

Let’s be real, I started with the “cool” stuff:

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pkg install nmap
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pkg install hydra
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pkg install sqlmap

Yeah, I was THAT kid. We’ve all been there, right?

What I Actually Learned#

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ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, rm, cp, mv
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cat, grep, chmod, nano

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import requests
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url = "https://api.github.com"
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response = requests.get(url)
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print(response.json())

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pkg install git
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git clone https://github.com/someproject

My Termux Setup#

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# Essential packages
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pkg install python nodejs git wget curl
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# Make it pretty
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pkg install zsh
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sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"
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# Access phone storage
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termux-setup-storage

Tips for Termux Beginners#

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pkg install tmux
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tmux new -s coding
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# Ctrl+B, D to detach

From Termux to Now#

Why Termux Is Actually Great for Learning#

1. No PC needed — Just your phone
2. Safe to mess up — Broke it? Just reinstall
3. Real Linux — Not a simulator, actual Linux
4. Learn by doing — Type command, see result

What I’d Tell My Past Self#

“Hey, you know that app you’re playing with? It’s gonna become your career. Keep going, keep learning!”

If you’re starting with Termux like I did — you’re on the right path!

From “kid playing with Termux” to “Full-Stack Developer”

The journey is long, but it’s worth it.

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$ echo "Never stop learning"
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Never stop learning