symbolic links

Symbolic links, or symlinks, are shortcuts in a computer's file system that point to another file or folder. Think of them like a street sign directing you to a destination. When you access a symlink, the system takes you to the original file, even though you opened the link. This helps organize files more efficiently, allowing for easy access without duplicating the actual content. If the original file is moved or deleted, the symlink remains, but it won’t work because it doesn’t point to a valid location anymore.