Linux/Bash
Processes Commands
Monitor and control running processes. Learn to view process trees, manage background jobs, and handle signals for effective system administration.
17 commands
Pro Tips
Use 'htop' instead of 'top' for a more user-friendly interface with mouse support.
Use 'kill -9' only as last resort. Try 'kill -15' (SIGTERM) first to allow graceful shutdown.
Use 'pgrep' and 'pkill' to find and kill processes by name instead of hunting for PIDs.
Common Mistakes
Killing system processes (init, systemd) can crash your system. Be careful with 'killall'.