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Day 2 of 14 30 minPathscdls
Linux keeps everything in one tree of folders starting at /. Learn the important folders, the difference between absolute and relative paths, the shortcuts ~, . and .., moving around with cd, and the most useful ls options for seeing what's where.
By the end of today you can
- Describe the Linux file system tree and its main folders
- Write absolute and relative paths
- Use the shortcuts ~, ., .. and -
- Move around with cd and check where you are with pwd
- List files with ls and its most useful options, including hidden files
What's inside
- 6 sections
- 3 diagrams and mind maps
- 6 code examples you can run
- 5-question quiz
- 1One tree, starting at /
- 2Where am I? pwd and cd
- 3Absolute and relative paths
- 4Shortcuts: ~ . .. and -
- 5Seeing what's there: ls
- 6A bird's-eye view: tree
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