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| + | ===. (Unix Directory)=== | ||
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| + | In Unix filesystems, the '''.''' symbol represents the current working directory. | ||
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| + | ===.. (Unix Directory)=== | ||
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| + | In Unix filesystems, the '''..''' symbol represents the parent directory to the current working directory | ||
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| + | ===. (Unix file)=== | ||
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| + | In Unix filesystems, files beginning with a '''.''' symbol are considered hidden, and do not show up in standard file listings. | ||
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Revision as of 15:56, 11 September 2017
The following is a (non-exhaustive) list of computer science symbols/terms you may see during your career.
IN PROGRESS
Symbols
. (Unix Directory)
In Unix filesystems, the . symbol represents the current working directory.
/home/you/homework/cs101
.. (Unix Directory)
In Unix filesystems, the .. symbol represents the parent directory to the current working directory
. (Unix file)
In Unix filesystems, files beginning with a . symbol are considered hidden, and do not show up in standard file listings.
