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Andrew Fletcher
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,...
Andrew Fletcher
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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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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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 and iOS.  Ionic app shell prompts for iOS and Android devices.   Here's a breakdown of the commands: npm run build This command is used to build your web app. It's typically associated with web development frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue. It compiles your web app source code into production-ready files. npx cap sync This command is part of Capacitor. It synchronizes the web app's built files with the...
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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...
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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...