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get-content:tldr:6a34a

get-content: Display the first few lines of a file.
$ Get-Content -Path ${path\to\file} -TotalCount ${10}
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The command "Get-Content" is a PowerShell cmdlet that is used to read the contents of a file or set of files.

In this specific command:

  • "-Path" is a parameter that specifies the location of the file you want to read.
  • "${path\to\file}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual file path.
  • "-TotalCount" is a parameter that determines the number of lines you want to read from the file.
  • "${10}" is a placeholder indicating that you want to read 10 lines from the file. You should replace it with the desired number of lines.

So, when you execute this command by replacing the placeholders with appropriate values, it will read the specified number of lines from the specified file and display the content on the console.

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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