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unix-commands-cheat-sheet.md

Unix Command Line Cheatsheet

Navigation

pwd - Print working directory (show current location)
ls - List directory contents
ls -la - List all files (including hidden) with details
cd <directory> - Change directory
cd .. - Go up one level
cd ~ - Go to home directory

File & Directory Operations

mkdir <dirname> - Create a new directory
touch <filename> - Create an empty file

Editor

code . -r - Open current directory in VS Code

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