File System
The way a computer organizes and stores files in a hierarchy of folders (directories).
Definition
The way a computer organizes and stores files in a hierarchy of folders (directories). Understanding file systems — paths, directories, file types — is essential for working with any programming environment.
Example
/home/alex/projects/my-website/index.html — this path tells the computer exactly where to find the file, starting from the root of the file system.
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