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On a server directory with over 100,000 PDF files, I needed to verify the existence of specific documents. Whether there are a few hundred or whatever the number of files, this article explores the practical use of command-line tools to quickly ascertain whether a file is present. In the area of server management or application development, especially on systems like Ubuntu equipped with Nginx, it's crucial to perform routine checks to ensure that all necessary files are in place. Whether it's...
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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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In our projects, team members frequently generate new Git branches linked to the...
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If the Android app icon is not changing from the default icon (in my situation...
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I'm receiving an issue with a previous release on Google...
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The "keystore password was incorrect" error in keytool indicates that the...
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In Vim, following is an outline of the vi(m) functions you can utilise whilst in command mode - yes they are case sensitive
action
outcome
a
change to insert mode (after cursor)
A
change to insert mode (at end of line)
dd
delete one line
G
go to end of the file
1G
go to top of the file
i
change to insert mode (before cursor)
J
merge next line with this one
p
paste deleted or yanked text after cursor
P
paste deleted or yanked text before cursor
r
replace one...
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How to generate a new private key and submit it to Google Play for signing your...
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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...
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The error
> Task :app:packageDebug FAILED
Execution failed for task...