Pipe
/paɪp/
noun — “the secret tunnel your data sneaks through between programs.”
Pipe is an inter-process communication mechanism that allows the output of one program to be directly fed as input to another in a sequential, stream-oriented fashion. Commonly used in Unix-like systems and Command Line Interface scripting, Pipes enable chaining commands together to create powerful, modular workflows without the need for intermediate files.
Redirection
/rɪˌdɪˈrɛk.ʃən/
noun — “telling your computer to speak somewhere else without moving its mouth.”
Redirection is the process of changing the default destination or source of a program’s input or output. Instead of letting a program read from the keyboard or write to the terminal, Redirection allows data to flow into files, devices, or even other programs. It’s one of the foundational tools in shell environments for creating automation, pipelines, and clean logging.
IT Operations
/ˌaɪ.ti ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/
noun — "keeping all your servers alive and pretending everything’s under control."
IT Operations refers to the management and maintenance of an organization’s information technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, applications, and services. Its goal is to ensure continuous availability, performance, and reliability while supporting business processes and end-users.
Technically, IT Operations involves: