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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...
Andrew Fletcher
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Managing large directories, especially those filled with a diverse mix of media...
Andrew Fletcher
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Recently I came across this piece of gold when dealing with databases,...
Andrew Fletcher
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In the realm of system administration and monitoring, understanding memory usage...
Andrew Fletcher
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The red flag was when I saw the server disk space is showing a site is taking up...
Andrew Fletcher
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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.,...
Andrew Fletcher
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In our projects, team members frequently generate new Git branches linked to the...
Andrew Fletcher
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The error you're encountering indicates an issue with the ffi gem during the...
Andrew Fletcher
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If the Android app icon is not changing from the default icon (in my situation...
Andrew Fletcher
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I'm receiving an issue with a previous release on Google...
Andrew Fletcher
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The "keystore password was incorrect" error in keytool indicates that the password you provided when trying to access or modify a keystore is incorrect. To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
Verify the Correct Password
Double-check that you are entering the correct password for the keystore. Passwords are case-sensitive, so make sure that the case of the characters in the password matches the one you used when creating or modifying the keystore.
Try the Default...
Andrew Fletcher
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How to generate a new private key and submit it to Google Play for signing your...
Andrew Fletcher
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git reset, git revert, and git cherry-pick are three Git commands used for...
Andrew Fletcher
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Loading the code in a platform - in this article, I'll be focusing on Android...
Andrew Fletcher
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The error
> Task :app:packageDebug FAILED
Execution failed for task...