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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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The error you're encountering indicates an issue with the ffi gem during 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...
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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Update and outdated
Use outdated to discover dependencies that are out of date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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Recently a client handed me code that runs an app through iOS and Android....
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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...