Glossary

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• Working Directory

  • A working directory is a location in a file system where tasks or operations are carried out. In the context of programs, it refers to the directory in which a program reads from or writes files. In shells, it is the folder in which the shell operates.

• Shell

  • A program that interacts with the system on your behalf. It operates from a changeable working directory and provides a structure for executing more complex operations, such as piping and output redirection, between commands. It also operates as a full scripting language, allowing users to implement even more complex behavior.