The command ls -a displays a list of all files and directories in the current directory, including hidden files.
Key Points:
- Hidden Files: Files that start with a dot (
.) are considered hidden in Unix-like systems and are included in the output when using the-aoption. - Output Example: When you run
ls -a, you might see output like:. .. .hidden_file regular_file directory.refers to the current directory...refers to the parent directory.
This command is useful for viewing all contents of a directory, including those that are not normally visible. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
