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2. tail Command
Definition
tail displays the last few lines of a file.Syntax
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Loading...Show last 5 lines
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Loading...Watch a file as it grows (very useful)
Loading...fmeans follow.
If new lines are added to
server.log, they appear automatically.Example:
Terminal:
Loading...Another process writes:
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- Watching server logs
- Debugging applications
- Monitoring system logs
Press Ctrl + C to stop.