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ls: List all files, including hidden files.
$ ls -a
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The command "ls -a" is used in a Unix-based operating system to list all files and directories in the current directory, including hidden files. Here's a breakdown of each element in the command:
- "ls": This is the command to list files and directories in the current directory.
- "-a": This is an option or flag that is used to show all files and directories, including hidden ones. Hidden files and directories in Unix-based systems typically begin with a dot (e.g., .hiddenFile).
When you run the command "ls -a", the output will show all files and directories present in the current directory, including ordinary files and directories, as well as hidden files and directories.
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