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Code on a screen, representing a file system inode.

What Is an Inode? Explained Simply

by Skillo Staff
Jul 18, 2023

An inode is a data structure that stores information about a file - its metadata and location - separately from its name. This guide explains what an inode is and how it works.

A terminal screen, representing a symbolic link.

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What Is a Symbolic Link? Explained

by Skillo Staff
Jul 11, 2023

A symbolic link is a special kind of file that points to another file or folder by its path, acting like a signpost. This guide explains what a symbolic link is and how it works.