cp:tldr:2ba61
cp: Use the full path of source files, creating any missing intermediate directories when copying.
$ cp --parents ${source-filename} ${path-to-target_file}
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The cp (copy) command is used to copy files and directories from one location to another in a Linux or Unix-based operating system. The cp command allows you to specify the source file or directory and the destination directory where you want to copy the file or directory.
In this specific command, the following arguments and options are used:
- cp: The command itself for copying files and directories.
- --parents: An option that tells the cp command to also create any necessary intermediate directories when copying files.
- ${source-filename}: This is a placeholder for the name of the source file or directory that you want to copy. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual name or path of the source file or directory.
- ${path-to-target_file}: This is a placeholder for the destination directory where you want to copy the file or directory. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual path of the destination directory.
When you run this command, it will create a copy of the specified source file or directory in the specified destination directory. If the intermediate directories in the destination path do not exist, the --parents option ensures that they are created.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
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