What are the basic commands for LINUX?

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Basic Linux commands are essential for navigating and managing the Linux operating system effectively.

ls: Lists files and directories in the current directory. Example: 'ls -l' for detailed listing.
cd: Changes the current directory. Example: 'cd /home/user' to navigate to the user's home directory.
cp: Copies files or directories. Example: 'cp file.txt /backup/' to copy file.txt to the backup directory.
mv: Moves or renames files or directories. Example: 'mv oldname.txt newname.txt' to rename a file.
rm: Removes files or directories. Example: 'rm file.txt' to delete a file.
mkdir: Creates a new directory. Example: 'mkdir new_folder' to create a new directory named new_folder.
chmod: Changes file permissions. Example: 'chmod 755 script.sh' to set permissions for a script.

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