Is mkdir recursive?
The mkdir command can be used to create directories recursively by specifying the absolute path or complete path. Providing the absolute or complete path is safer and more reliable as there is no room for error about the path.
Is mkdir Atomic?
A simple mkdir is atomic (if you are using NTFS, there are chances it is not atomic, need some check). By deduction, the mkdir -p folder1/folder2/ starts by creating folder1 which is atomic.
What is the different between mkdir mkdir p and mkdir M?
-p is most often used when using mkdir to build up complex directory hierarchies, in case a necessary directory is missing or already there. -m is commonly used to lock down temporary directories used by shell scripts.
How do I create recursive DIR’s with a single mkdir command?
There are two methods for mkdir to recursively create directories:
- Use mkdir -p option.
- Use mkdir -p option plus brace expansion.
Is Rmdir Atomic?
rmdir removes the directory named by pathname. You must decide what happens if an attempt is made to remove a directory that is presently in use (e.g., is being read by ls, or is some process’s current directory, etc.) The removal must be atomic.
Is it safe to execute mkdir-P when creating folder already exists?
When I execute mkdir -p folder I won’t see any errors even warnings. You will see an error if the command fails. The -p flag only suppresses errors if the directory already exists. The same issue will occur if you try to create a directory as a normal user in, say, /etc.
Is there anything lost or changed from mkdir-P?
Inside it there are many files and even sub-directories. I won’t see any errors even warnings. So just want to confirm, is there anything lost or changed in result of this command? mkdir -p would not give you an error if the directory already exists and the contents for the directory will not change.
When to use the-P FLAG in mkdir?
The -p flag only suppresses errors if the directory already exists. The same issue will occur if you try to create a directory as a normal user in, say, /etc. What the -p will suppress are errors that would be triggered when the target directory already exists
Which is the atomic folder in mkdir-P?
A simple mkdir is atomic (if you are using NTFS, there are chances it is not atomic, need some check). By deduction, the mkdir -p folder1/folder2/ starts by creating folder1 which is atomic.