function::task_cwd_path - Linux

Overview

function::task_cwd_path is a Bash function that returns the current working directory (cwd) path. It is primarily used in Bash scripts and can help ensure that scripts consistently reference the correct directory, regardless of how they are invoked.

Syntax

function::task_cwd_path

Options/Flags

This function has no options or flags.

Examples

Simple example:

Get the current working directory path and store it in a variable:

cwd_path=$(function::task_cwd_path)

Complex example:

Use the cwd path to create a directory at a specific location within the current working directory:

mkdir "${cwd_path}/new_directory"

Common Issues

No output:
If the function returns an empty string, it indicates an error retrieving the current working directory. This can occur if the current working directory is not set or if there is a problem accessing the directory.

Solution: Verify that the current working directory is set correctly and that you have the necessary permissions to access it.

Integration

With other commands:

• Use with echo to display the current working directory path:

echo $(function::task_cwd_path)

• Use with cd to change to a specific directory within the current working directory:

cd "$(function::task_cwd_path)/subdirectory"

Related Commands

• pwd: Prints the current working directory path.
• cd: Changes the current working directory.
• pushd: Pushes the current working directory onto a stack and changes to a new directory.
• popd: Pops the top directory from the stack and changes to it.