curl commands linux code example

Example: curl command

#usage:
curl <url>
#it returns the raw text of the page (or anything else) at <url> in the internet
#to stdout
#examples:
#put the output into <file>
curl <url> > <file>
#to search for <pattern>
curl <url> | grep /<pattern>/
#to uncompress the output
curl <url> | gunzip

#you get the hang of it.

#helpful if you are testing a server :)
#be sure to be on bash or powershell!