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Bash Alias

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Summary

Alias is a short name that replaces long or frequently used commands. The alias definition is written with the = without space and is usually stored in ~/.bashrc to keep it available each session. Use the unalias to delete the alias already created.

Key points

Alias name='command' makes short version commands
There should be no space around the sign.
The alias only applies during the shell session running
Save the alias to automatically load (.bashrc)

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