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When managing a server or developing applications, particularly on an Ubuntu system running Nginx, it's often necessary to verify the existence of files. This is crucial for tasks like deploying new versions, checking configuration files, or ensuring that required assets are in place. In this article, we'll explore how to use command-line queries to check if a file exists, highlighting various options and methods you can use.
Basic File Check with test Command
The test command is a simple...
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Managing large directories, especially those filled with a diverse mix of media...
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Recently I came across this piece of gold when dealing with databases,...
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In the realm of system administration and monitoring, understanding memory usage...
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The red flag was when I saw the server disk space is showing a site is taking up...
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To determine the size of a directory using the terminal, you can use the du (disk usage) command. The syntax for this command can vary slightly depending on the operating system you are using, but a common way to use it is as follows:
For Linux and macOS
du -sh /path/to/directory
du
Disk usage
-s
Summarise the total size of the directory and do not include the size of each individual file within the directory
-h
Human-readable format, making the size easier to understand (e.g.,...
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The error message "Attempting to re-run cron while it is already running" in...
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How to generate a new private key and submit it to Google Play for signing your...
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Loading the code in a platform - in this article, I'll be focusing on Android...
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The error
> Task :app:packageDebug FAILED
Execution failed for task...
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A summary of Node package commands
Short cut commands
npm install <package>
npm i <package>npm install --save <package>
npm i -S <package>npm install --save-dev <package>
npm i -D <package>npm install --global <package>
npm i -G <package>npm test
npm t
Update and outdated
Use outdated to discover dependencies that are out of date
npm outdatedUse update to perform safe dependency upgrades
npm updateUse install <packagename>@latest to...
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Each time a release is prepared for Google Play, the steps I work through are as...
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Something I haven't had to do in a while is to change the name of a Git branch...
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Post a NetSkope update, composer would fail when running any command that...
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Attempting to run a preview, and I'm seeing the following error in Android...