What other actions can be done in the File Explorer?

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That's a great question! The File Explorer in the WebIDE (which is based on VS Code) is very powerful and allows you to manage your project files easily without using the terminal.

Here are some of the most common actions you can perform by right-clicking on a file or folder in the sidebar:

  • New File / New Folder: Quickly create new files or directories.
  • Rename: Change the name of an existing file (e.g., if you made a typo in fruit_basket.sh).
  • Delete: Move files to the trash or delete them permanently.
  • Download: You can right-click a file and select "Download" to save it to your local computer.
  • Upload: You can drag and drop files from your computer directly into the File Explorer to upload them to the VM.
  • Copy / Paste: Duplicate files or move them between different folders.
  • Open to the Side: This opens a second editor window next to your current one, which is very helpful if you want to look at two files at the same time.

Using these GUI features can often be faster for simple organization, while the terminal (where you used touch) is great for automation and power user tasks.

Would you like to try renaming your file, or are you ready to continue with the script?

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