Tag: file management
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How to Create Symbolic Links in Linux
Learn how to create and manage symbolic links (symlinks) in Linux to create shortcuts, organize files, and maintain flexible file system structures.
How to Create a Copy of a Directory in Unix/Linux
Learn various methods to copy directories in Linux and Unix systems using cp, rsync, and tar commands with practical examples and best practices.
How to Change File and Folder Permissions Recursively in Linux
Learn how to use chmod command to change permissions for directories and all their subdirectories and files efficiently and safely.
How to Discard Unstaged Changes in Git
Learn different methods to discard unstaged changes in Git using checkout, restore, and clean commands. Learn selective and bulk change removal techniques.
How to Make Git Forget About a File That Was Tracked But Is Now in .gitignore
Learn how to remove files from Git tracking while keeping them locally when you add them to .gitignore after they were already committed.
How to Remove Local Untracked Files from Git Working Tree
Learn how to use git clean to remove untracked files and directories from your Git working tree safely with different options and safety checks.
How to Stash Only One File in Git
Need to temporarily save changes to just one file? Learn how to stash a single file in Git while leaving other changes in your working directory.
How to Remove a File from Git Without Deleting It Locally
Need to stop tracking a file in Git but keep it on your filesystem? Learn how to remove files from Git repository while preserving them locally.
How to Count Lines of Code in a Directory Recursively
Discover multiple methods to count source code lines across entire directory trees, including filtering by file types and excluding specific directories.