Command Path in Shell
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What is Command Path in Shell?
The command path is a variable that is used by the shell to determine where to look for the executable files to run. Linux commands are nothing but programs residing in particular directories. But, one does not have to navigate to these directories every time to run these programs. The command path comes to the rescue!
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It is lesson 10 of 102 in the free Linux roadmap, in stage 3, Shell and Other Basics. If you are new to Linux, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.