[Linux] Bash pushd Uso: Manage directory stack efficiently

Overview

The pushd command in Bash is used to change the current directory while simultaneously saving the previous directory in a stack. This allows users to easily navigate back to the previous directory using the popd command.

Usage

The basic syntax of the pushd command is as follows:

pushd [options] [arguments]

Common Options

• +n: Rotate the directory stack to the right by n positions.
• -n: Rotate the directory stack to the left by n positions.
• -q: Suppress the output of the directory stack after the command is executed.

Common Examples

1. Change to a directory and save the current one:

   pushd /path/to/directory
   

2. Change to a directory and view the directory stack:

   pushd /path/to/directory
   

3. Return to the previous directory:

   popd
   

4. Rotate the stack to the right:

   pushd +1
   

5. Suppress output while changing directories:

   pushd -q /path/to/directory
   

Tips

• Use dirs to view the current directory stack at any time.
• Combine pushd and popd for quick navigation between frequently used directories.
• Remember that the directory stack is maintained only for the current session; it resets when you log out.