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Bash Print Dir (pwd)

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Summary

The pwd command displays the current work directory location in absolute path form. It's very helpful after moving folders with a CD or when writing scripts that work in multiple locations. The result of pwd always starts from the root of the system file, which is the mark.

Key points

Pwd = print working directory
Generating the absolute path of the current directory
Useful to verify location before dangerous orders.
Pwd -P follows a symbolic link to a physical location

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