AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is directory?
Directory (also called Folder): A container in a file system that holds files and other directories, forming a tree that lets data be organised and found by path. Many people call it a folder.
Directory: an example
A project directory named data can contain sub-directories for raw and cleaned files.
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Where you learn it
Directory is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.