Remove package plus configuration files.
Section: APT and Debian/Ubuntu
Purge package and config
bash
bash
sudo apt purge nginxExplanation
Useful when resetting a package to a clean state.
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Upgrade installed packages
Upgrade installed packages without removing old ones.
Perform full upgrade
Handle dependency changes and package removals if needed.