Main Options
The `rm` command allows you to specify various targets for deletion, with options available to prevent mistakes such as forced deletion, recursive deletion, and interactive mode.
1. Basic Options
2. Prevention/Confirmation Options
3. Force/Recursive/Extended Options
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Description:
`rm` Executes the command.
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Usage Examples and Safety Guidelines
This section summarizes precautions when using the `rm` command, how to use it safely, and examples of option combinations.
Tips for Safe Usage
Make sure to understand the following points when using the rm command.
- - Deleted files are generally irrecoverable.
- - Commands like `rm -rf /` can delete the entire system, so never use it!
- - Habitually use the `-i` or `-I` options.
- - Be particularly careful when using wildcards (*) in file names.
Deleting a Regular File
rm test.txtDeleting the `test.txt` file
Recursive/Forced Deletion
rm -rf backup/Forcefully deleting the `backup` directory and all its files
Confirm Before Deletion
rm -i important.txtMust confirm before every deletion operation