Quick Tip
Instant Directory Hopping with `cd -`
Challenge: You’re working in a directory, need to quickly access a file or perform a task in a previous directory, and then immediately return to your original location without manually navigating back.
The Solution: Use the `cd -` command to instantly jump to the previous directory.
cd -Why it works: The shell keeps track of your current and previous working directories. `cd -` leverages this built-in functionality to toggle between these two locations efficiently.
Pro-Tip: For even more powerful directory management, explore `pushd` and `popd` to maintain a stack of directories you’ve visited.
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