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Symbolic links allow you to links files and directories to other files and directories. They go by many names including symlinks, shell links, soft links, shortcuts, and aliases. At a glance, a symbolic link looks like just a file or directory, but when you interact with them, they will actually interact with the target at the other end. Think of them like worm holes for your file system. Getting started The system call necessary to create symbolic links tends to be readily available on Unix-lik...