cp:tldr:5af7e

cp: Copy a directory recursively, in verbose mode (shows files as they are copied).

$ cp -vR ${path-to-source_directory} ${path-to-target_directory}

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The command "cp -vR ${path-to-source_directory} ${path-to-target_directory}" is used to make a copy of files and directories from a source directory to a target directory. Let's break down the command:

"cp" stands for "copy" and is the command used to copy files and directories in Unix-like operating systems.
"-v" is an option that stands for "verbose". When used, it displays detailed information about the files being copied, such as the file name and the copy progress.
"R" is another option that stands for "recursive". It enables the command to copy directories and their contents recursively, meaning it copies all the files and subdirectories within the source directory.
"${path-to-source_directory}" should be replaced with the actual path to the source directory you want to copy. This is the directory which contains the files or directories you want to copy.
"${path-to-target_directory}" should be replaced with the actual path to the target directory where you want to paste the copied files and directories.

For example, if you want to copy the contents of a directory named "source" located in the current directory to a directory named "target" also located in the current directory, you would use the command:

cp -vR source target

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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