Bashrm Command - Remove Files or Directories

Using therm Command

Therm command is used to remove files or directories.

Be careful, as removed files cannot be easily recovered.

Basic Usage

To remove a file, userm filename:

rm my_file.txt

Options

Therm command has options to change how it works:

• -r - Delete a folder and everything inside it
• -i - Ask before deleting each file
• -f - Force delete without asking
• -v - Verbose mode, show files being removed

-v Option: Verbose Mode

The-v option enables verbose mode, which displays the files being removed in the terminal.

This is useful for tracking the removal process, especially when dealing with many files.

rm -v my_new_file.txtremoved 'my_new_file.txt'

Remove Directories Recursively

The-r option allows you to delete directories and all their contents.

rm -r directory

Prompt Before Removal

The-i option will prompt you before each file is deleted, helping you avoid accidental deletions.

rm -i my_file.txtrm: remove regular file 'my_file.txt'?

Force Removal

The-f option forces deletion without any prompts.

rm -f file.txt

Usingrm Safely

Always double-check the files and directories you are about to delete, especially when using the-r and-f options.

rm -i -r imagesrm: descend into directory 'images'?