Run type cd.
type cd
Mission 305
Builtins and executable paths
Compare shell builtins with commands found on PATH.
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Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run type ls.
type ls
Run which ls.
which ls
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What to notice while you play.
Build repeatable confidence with distinguishing shell builtins from executable commands.
Start with type cd, inspect the result, then continue in order.
Distinguishing shell builtins from executable commands helps operators explain what they know before they change anything.
- Skipping the output that proves distinguishing shell builtins from executable commands.
- Changing several things before recording a baseline.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
which <command>
Locate command paths.
type <command>
Explain whether a command is built in or found on the simulated PATH.