[Solved] What will happen when you run this command?mkdir -p /tmp/project/src — Ans: Creates /tmp/project/src and any missing parent directories | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

What will happen when you run this command?

mkdir -p /tmp/project/src

ACreates /tmp/project/src and any missing parent directories

BFails if /tmp/project does not exist

CCreates only /tmp/project directory

DDeletes /tmp/project/src if it exists

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand -p option with nested paths
The -p option creates all missing parent directories along the path.
Step 2: Analyze other options
It does not fail if parents are missing, nor deletes existing directories.
Final Answer:
Creates /tmp/project/src and any missing parent directories -> Option A
Quick Check:
mkdir -p creates all parents [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -p to create full nested directory paths [OK]

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