AI engineering glossary · Command line Git
What is dotfile?
Dotfile (also called Hidden file): A file or folder whose name begins with a dot, which most tools hide from ordinary listings. They typically store configuration for shells, editors and tools. Use ls -a to see them.
Dotfile: an example
~/.gitconfig, ~/.zshrc and ~/.ssh are dotfiles in a home directory.
Related terms
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Where you learn it
Dotfile is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.