Shell variable ~-

· John Cook · March 1, 2026, 6:38 p.m.
Computing Bash command line shell-scripting Productivity Tips
Summary
The post discusses a lesser-known shortcut in bash, specifically the use of the ~- variable, which functions as a shortcut for the $OLDPWD variable, allowing users to easily return to their previous working directory.
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