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gsutil: Delete a bucket and remove all the objects in it.
$ gsutil rm -r gs://${bucket_name}
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This command is using the gsutil tool to delete all the files and directories within a specific Google Cloud Storage bucket. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • gsutil: It is a command-line tool provided by Google Cloud SDK that allows users to interact with Google Cloud Storage.
  • rm: It is a gsutil command used to remove files or directories.
  • -r: It is an option that stands for recursive. Enabling this option allows the command to delete directories and their contents.
  • gs://${bucket_name}: This is the URL of the Google Cloud Storage bucket that you want to remove. ${bucket_name} represents a variable that should be replaced with the actual name of the bucket you want to delete.

When you run this command, it will delete all the files and directories within the specified bucket.

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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