Commonly used · Organize files

touch:Create an empty file

Syntax

touch file…

Examples

touch projects/todo.txt

Usage and sandbox support

The sandbox supports creating files; real touch can also modify timestamps.

Hands-on exercises

• Leave a project descriptionEveryday
• Create a handover documentEveryday

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