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File and Folder Operations

mkdir

Creates directories.

mkdir creates one or more directories. With -p it can create missing parent directories and avoid errors if the directory already exists.

Syntax

mkdir [options] directory...

Arguments explained

directory is the folder to create.
-p creates parent directories as needed.
-m sets permissions at creation time.

Common examples

Create a project tree

mkdir -p ~/projects/linux-notes/commands

Creates all missing folders in the path.

Create several directories

mkdir docs src tests

Creates three directories in the current location.

mkdir Command
Field	Details
Command	mkdir
Category	File and Folder Operations
Primary use	Creates directories.
Syntax	mkdir [options] directory...

rmdir

Removes empty directories.

touch

Creates empty files or updates timestamps.

ls

Lists files and directories.