What is Linux file system hierarchy in Linux?

The Linux File System Hierarchy is a standardized directory structure that outlines how files and directories are organized on a Linux operating system. This organization helps in systematic data management and navigation. Below are some of the key directories found in the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy.

• / - The root directory, which is the top-level directory in the hierarchy.
• /bin - Contains essential binary executables (user commands).
• /boot - Holds files required for booting the system, including the Linux kernel.
• /etc - Stores configuration files for the system and installed applications.
• /home - The home directory for user accounts, where personal files are stored.
• /lib - Contains essential shared libraries and kernel modules.
• /usr - Houses user programs and utilities, subdirectories include /usr/bin, /usr/lib, etc.
• /var - Contains variable data such as logs, databases, and spool files.