How does 'pwd -L' differ from 'pwd -P'?

The pwd command has two options, -L and -P, that affect how the current working directory is displayed:

1. pwd -L (Logical):

   • Displays the logical path of the current working directory.
   • If you are in a directory that is a symbolic link, it shows the path as it appears in the filesystem, including the symbolic link.

   Example:
   If /home/user/link is a symbolic link to /home/user/actual_directory, running pwd -L while in link will output:

   /home/user/link

2. pwd -P (Physical):

   • Displays the physical path of the current working directory.
   • It resolves all symbolic links and shows the actual directory path on the filesystem.

   Example:
   Using the same scenario, running pwd -P while in link will output:

   /home/user/actual_directory

Summary:

• Use pwd -L to see the path as it is represented, including symbolic links.
• Use pwd -P to see the actual physical path without any symbolic links.

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