Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Create and Manage Directories (mkdir, rm -rf, ls -R, cp, mv)

Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 - Create and Manage Directories (mkdir, rm -rf, ls -R, cp, mv)

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This video tutorial covers essential command-line operations for managing directories in Linux. It explains how to create directories using the 'mkdir' command, remove them with 'RM-R', and create nested directories efficiently. The tutorial also demonstrates moving and renaming directories with the 'mv' command and provides important cautions when using the 'RM' command to avoid accidental data loss. Additionally, it offers best practices for naming directories and files, emphasizing the use of underscores or dashes instead of spaces.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What command is used to create a new directory?

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How can you remove a directory and all its contents?

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What is the command to create multiple directories at once?

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Explain how to move or rename a directory.

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What naming conventions should be followed when creating directories?

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