Can the `mv` command be used to move directories as well?

Yes, the mv command can be used to move directories in addition to files. The syntax is the same as when moving files. Here’s how it works:

Moving a Directory

To move a directory, you simply specify the source directory and the destination where you want to move it:

mv /path/to/source_directory /path/to/destination_directory/

Example

If you have a directory named my_folder and you want to move it to another directory called backup, you would use:

mv my_folder /path/to/backup/

Renaming a Directory

You can also rename a directory by specifying a new name in the same location:

mv old_directory_name new_directory_name

Example

To rename old_folder to new_folder, you would use:

mv old_folder new_folder

Important Note

When moving directories, if the destination is an existing directory, the source directory will be moved inside that destination directory. If the destination is a non-existent directory name, the source directory will be renamed to that name.