Organizing Files and Directories

Introduction

Welcome to the Linux File Operations Challenge! In this exercise, you'll apply your skills to manage files and directories using the cp, mv, and rm commands. Imagine you're a system administrator organizing files for a small software project. Your task is to copy, move, and remove files and directories to achieve a specific project structure. This challenge will enhance your ability to manipulate files and directories efficiently in a Linux environment.

Skills Graph

File and Directory Management

Tasks

1. Organize a given set of files and directories into a structured project layout.
2. Use cp, mv, and rm commands to achieve the desired structure.

Requirements

• Start in the ~/project directory.
• Use only the cp, mv, and rm commands for file operations.
• You may use ls, pwd, and cd to navigate and verify your progress.
• All commands must be executed in the terminal.
• Create a src and a config directory to organize the files.

Initial Structure

Your ~/project directory initially contains the following:

project/
├── old_stuff/
│   ├── deprecated_script.sh
│   └── outdated_notes.txt
├── temp/
│   ├── draft_readme.md
│   └── config_backup.json
├── app.js
├── styles.css
└── data.json

Target Structure

Your goal is to achieve the following structure:

project/
├── src/
│   ├── app.js
│   └── styles.css
├── config/
│   └── config.json
└── README.md

Remember, your task is to achieve the target structure using cp, mv, and rm commands. Use ls and pwd to check your progress as needed.

Summary

In this challenge, you practiced using three essential Linux commands: cp for copying files, mv for moving files and directories, and rm for removing files and directories. You reorganized a project structure, demonstrating how these commands are used in real-world scenarios. By manipulating files and directories to achieve a specific layout, you've enhanced your skills in file system operations. These abilities are crucial for managing projects, organizing files, and maintaining clean directory structures in Linux environments.