Making Directories with mkdir 📂
The mkdir command (short for "make directory") in Bash is for creating new folders or directories on your system. It's essential for keeping your files organized.
To create a new, empty directory, run:
Summary of mkdir Options
-p
: Create parent directories as needed.-v
: Show a message for each directory created.-m
: Set file mode (permissions) for the new directory.
Creating Parent Directories with -p
Sometimes you want to create a directory deep within a structure, but the parent directories don't exist yet. The -p
(parents) option comes to the rescue! It will create any necessary parent directories along the way.