Linux Command Syntax: Understanding the Basics
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Linux Command Syntax: Understanding the Basics

Structure of a Linux Command: A typical Linux command follows this pattern: bash Copy Edit command [options] [arguments] 🛠 Example Breakdown: bash Copy Edit ls -l /home/user ✔ ls → Command (list directory contents) ✔ -l → Option (detailed list view) ✔ /home/user → Argument (specific directory) ⚡ Commonly Used Commands: ✅ pwd → Show current directory ✅ cd <directory> → Change directory ✅ rm -rf <folder> → Remove folder recursively (⚠ Use with caution!) ✅ cp <source> <destination> → Copy...
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