Remove a folder in linux command
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bash delete folder
# EXAMPLE
rm -r YourFolderName
# SYNTAX
# rm [option(s)-if-any] <folder(s)-to-remove-including-contents>
# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
# | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
# | -f | Force: ignore nonexistent files, never prompt |
# | -i | Interactive: prompt before every removal |
# | -I | Interactive: only prompt before removing more than three files |
# | -r | Recursive: remove directories and their contents recursively |
# | -v | Verbose: explain what is being done |
# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+remove directory from linux
rm -r filename
rm -rf filename
this command remove the directory and subdirectory forecefully
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