What is $PATH on a Linux Shell? (The Linux Crash Course Series)

🛍️ Get Linux Swag with Free Shipping on most orders! https://merch.learnlinux.tv 🎓 Save 30% or More on Linux Foundation Training & Certifications! https://learnlinux.link/get-certified Do you want to Learn Linux? The Linux Crash Course series contains video lessons on all kinds of Linux commands and concepts. In this episode, we'll take a look at the concept of $PATH in Linux. You'll learn what it is, why it's helpful, and also how to customize it. 🐧 Save up to 30% on Linux Foundation Certifications Whether you're starting a Linux career or advancing your existing skills, Linux Foundation training can help you stand out in a competitive industry. Check out the available courses and certifications, and save! https://learnlinux.link/get-certified 🐧 Get a "Linux Tips" Newsletter Packed with expert tips and strategies, for both desktop and server users. Get yours here: Subscribe here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-tips 🚀 If This Content Is Helping You, Consider Support Learn Linux TV Become a Patron - https://learnlinux.link/patron Official Learn Linux TV Merch - https://merch.learnlinux.tv Grab my troubleshooting strategies ebook - https://learnlinux.link/troubleshooti... Explore my hands-on Linux courses - https://learnlinux.link/courses Deploy Your Own Linux Server with Linode - https://learnlinux.link/linode ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🕐 Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Spin up your very own Linux server on Linode (sponsor) 02:53 - Looking at an alternate universe, where PATH was never invented 05:47 - What $PATH actually is, and why it's so useful to have 06:40 - Using a Bash script to further explain PATH 10:29 - Running a script or binary from outside of PATH 11:37 - Finding the path to a command or script 12:21 - Why is your home directory not within PATH by default? 13:23 - Adding a new directory to your PATH 17:48 - How to make changes to PATH survive closing your shell session*🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* Official website - https://www.learnlinux.tv Community Forums - https://community.learnlinux.tv Official Subreddit - https://learnlinux.link/reddit Facebook Community - https://learnlinux.link/facebook-group Need Professional Linux Assistance? - https://learnlinux.link/help More about Jay - https://learnlinux.link/jay 🤝 Affiliate and Content Ethics Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Learn Linux TV may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the content flowing. https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for damages resulting from its use. Always ensure you have proper permission, follow organizational policies, protect important data, and comply with applicable laws. #LearnLinux #linux_tutorial #linuxforbeginners