Return the last path component.
Section: Files and Directories
Strip directory and suffix from path
bash
bash
basename /var/log/nginx/access.log .logExplanation
Helpful in shell scripting and loops.
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Create file or update timestamp
Create an empty file if it does not exist.
Create nested directories
Create one or more directories, including parents.