Why You Should Be Using Aliases in the Linux Terminal
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The humble alias is a powerful ally when it comes to using the Linux terminal, but it’s one you could probably stand to rely on more. Let’s take a look at a few of the ways aliases can make your life easier when it comes to getting around the terminal.
To start, you’re probably already using at least one alias without knowing it. If you ever type the la command in the terminal to quickly list all of the files in a directory, for example, that’s a simple alias to ls -lAh or something similar, depending on your distribution.
If you’re curious, it’s simple to see what aliases already exist in your terminal. Simply type the alias command without any arguments for a list of your current aliases. Be warned: even on a relatively fresh install, this can be a long list.