The pwd command stands for "Print Working Directory."
When you run it, it shows the full absolute path of the directory you are currently in.
In your current LabEx environment:
- If you just opened the terminal, running
pwdshould show:/home/labex/project - If you use the command
cd ~to move to your home directory and then runpwd, it will show:/home/labex
Think of it as a "You Are Here" marker on a map. Since the command line doesn't always show your full location, pwd is the quickest way to orient yourself