Mission 327

Nano search workflow

Create a structured note and verify a marker after saving.

Nano and editing
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Write the searchable note

Run nano lab/search-workflow.txt. Type exactly: baseline=ready, marker=reviewed, owner=learner on separate lines; use Ctrl+W to find marker, then Ctrl+O to save.

nano lab/search-workflow.txt
Verify the marker

Run grep marker lab/search-workflow.txt.

grep marker lab/search-workflow.txt
Read the saved note

Run cat lab/search-workflow.txt.

cat lab/search-workflow.txt
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Build repeatable confidence with finding a known marker in an edited note.

Hint

Open the file, type the three requested lines, use Ctrl+W to find marker, then Ctrl+O to save.

Why it matters

Finding a known marker in an edited note helps operators explain what they know before they change anything.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the output that proves finding a known marker in an edited note.
  • Changing several things before recording a baseline.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

nano <file>

Open a simulated nano editor.

cat <file>

Print text file contents.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.