🖥️readlink

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the readlink command with important options and switches using examples.

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# Find the target path a symlink is pointing to
# Explanation: S# ure, you could figure out the link target from the output of ls -l a_symbolic_link_to_somewhere too, but the output of readlink is simply the target of the symbolic link itself, so it is cleaner and easier to read.
readlink a_symbolic_link_to_somewhere

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command readlink in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for readlink without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for readlink are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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