Bash is commonly used for managing files and directories, executing commands, and automating tasks in Unix-based systems. It provides a command-line interface for users to interact with the operating system and offers various tools for efficient navigation, file manipulation, and scripting5.
To open a Terminal on macOS, you can follow these steps:
Alternatively, you can use the Spotlight search by pressing Command + Space, typing "Terminal," and hitting Enter.
The 'pwd' command in Bash stands for 'print working directory'. It is used to display the current directory path in the terminal. This command helps users confirm their location within the file system, especially when working with complex directory structures.