The command ls -R is used to list the contents of directories recursively in Unix-like operating systems.
Key Features:
- List Files and Directories: It displays all files and directories in the specified directory.
- Recursive Listing: The
-Roption means that it will also list the contents of all subdirectories, going as deep as necessary.
Example Usage:
ls -R /path/to/directory
This command will show all files and directories within the specified directory and all of its subdirectories.
Result:
You will see a hierarchical view of all files and directories, making it easier to understand the structure of nested directories.
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