What is the 'stat' command?

The stat command in a Unix-like operating system is used to display detailed information about a file or directory. It provides various attributes, including file size, permissions, ownership, and timestamps.

Key Information Displayed:

• File Size: The size of the file in bytes.
• Permissions: The access permissions for the owner, group, and others.
• Owner and Group: The username of the file owner and the group it belongs to.
• Timestamps:
  • Access Time: Last time the file was accessed.
  • Modification Time: Last time the file was modified.
  • Change Time: Last time the file's metadata was changed.

Example Usage:

stat filename.txt

This command will output detailed information about filename.txt.

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