Go back to the home directory using cd and list all hidden files. (Use the ls -la command)

Go Back to the Home Directory

Use the following command to return to your home directory:

bashCopyEditcd ~

or simply:

bashCopyEditcd

Step 2: List All Hidden Files

Run:

bashCopyEditls -la

Explanation:

• ls -l → Lists files in long format (permissions, owner, size, timestamp).

• ls -a → Shows all files, including hidden ones (files starting with .).

• ls -la → Combines both options, displaying detailed information for all files.

Expected Output (Example)

sqlCopyEditdrwxr-xr-x  1 user user  4096 Mar 29 12:34 .
drwxr-xr-x  1 user user  4096 Mar 29 12:34 ..
-rw-------  1 user user  1234 Mar 29 12:34 .bash_history
-rw-r--r--  1 user user   220 Mar 29 12:34 .bashrc
-rw-r--r--  1 user user   807 Mar 29 12:34 .profile

• . → Represents the current directory.

• .. → Represents the parent directory.

• Files like .bashrc, .profile are hidden configuration files.