04 Making Directories and Understanding Filepaths

Creating Directories with mkdir
- mkdir (Make Directory) creates new folders.
- Requires an argument (folder name) to specify the directory to create.
- Can create folders using relative paths (within the current location) or absolute paths (specifying the full location).
Absolute vs. Relative Paths
- Absolute Paths begin with /, referencing the root of the file system (e.g., /home/sandbox/Desktop/Folder).
- Relative Paths do not start with /, assuming the current directory as the starting point.
- Knowing whether to use an absolute or relative path is crucial for efficient navigation.
Verifying Directory Contents
- ls lists the contents of directories.
- You can check the contents of a directory without navigating into it by using ls <directory-path>.
- Tab completion (Tab key) helps avoid typos when typing long paths.
Navigating and Understanding File Structure
- GUI requires navigation to a folder before creating files, but the command line allows creation anywhere.
- Tilde ~ represents the user's home directory, making it a shortcut for specifying locations.