You added alias gs='git status' to your .bashrc file but running gs in a new terminal gives command not found. What is the most probable cause?

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You added alias gs='git status' to your .bashrc file but running gs in a new terminal gives command not found. What is the most probable cause?

AThe <code>git</code> command is not installed on the system

BThe alias syntax is incorrect and should use double quotes instead of single quotes

CYou forgot to reload the <code>.bashrc</code> file or start a new shell session

DAliases cannot be defined in <code>.bashrc</code> files

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check alias definition
The alias alias gs='git status' is syntactically correct.
Step 2: Verify shell environment
Aliases defined in .bashrc are loaded only when the file is sourced or a new shell session starts.
Step 3: Reload .bashrc
Run source ~/.bashrc or open a new terminal to activate the alias.
Final Answer:
You forgot to reload the .bashrc file or start a new shell session -> Option C
Quick Check:
Define alias, reload shell [OK]

Quick Trick: Always reload shell after adding aliases [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming alias works immediately without reloading shell
Using wrong alias syntax
Thinking aliases are global without sourcing

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You added alias gs='git status' to your .bashrc file but running gs in a new terminal gives command not found. What is the most probable cause?

Step 1: Check alias definition

Step 2: Verify shell environment

Step 3: Reload .bashrc

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