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Basic-Commands

Basic-Commands

Basic File Commands 📁¶

ls - List directories and files 📂
Example:
```
ls
```
Use Case: To list the contents of the current directory.
ls -a - List all files and directories, including hidden ones 🕵️
Example:
```
ls -a
```
Use Case: To list all files and directories, including hidden ones.
ls -l - List files and directories in long format 📃
Example:
```
ls -l
```
Use Case: To list files and directories in long format.
pwd - Print Working Directory 🗂️
Example:
```
pwd
```
Use Case: To display the current working directory.
cd - Change Directory 🚶‍♂️
Example:
```
cd /path/to/directory
```
Use Case: To navigate to a different directory.

File Management¶

mkdir - Create a new directory 📂
Example:
```
mkdir new_directory
```
Use Case: To create a new directory.
mv - Move or rename files and directories 🔄
Example:
```
mv file1 file2
```
Use Case: To move or rename files and directories.
cp - Copy files and directories 📄
Example:
```
cp file1 file2
```
Use Case: To create copies of files and directories.
rm - Remove files and directories 🗑️
Example:
```
rm file.txt
```
Use Case: To delete files or directories.
touch - Create blank/empty files 📝
Example:
```
touch new_file.txt
```
Use Case: To create empty files.