File Management Commands In Linux 1. ls – List Directory Contents The ls command is one of the most frequently used Linux commands. It lists the contents of a directory, showing all files and subdirectories contained inside. Without any options or arguments, ls will display the contents of the current working directory. You can pass a path name to list files and folders in that location instead. Syntax: ls [options] [directory] Some of the most useful ls options include: -l – Display results in long format, showing extra details like permissions, ownership, size, and modification date for each file and directory. -a – Show hidden files and directories that start with . in addition to non-hidden items. -R – Recursively list all subdirectory contents, descending into child folders indefinitely. -S – Sort results by file size, largest first. -t – Sort by timestamp, newest first. Example: ls -l /hom...