Commonly used · Understanding the workspace

ls: List files and directories

Syntax

ls [parameter] [path]

Options

-a

Show hidden files

-l

Show permissions and properties

-h

Compatible with display switch (sandbox size is teaching value)

-R

List recursively

-d

Show only the directory itself

Examples

ls -la

Usage and sandbox support

Files starting with . are hidden by default. Parameters can be combined into -la.

Hands-on exercises

• See what's in the workspaceEveryday
• Find hidden configurationsEveryday

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