How to delete a folder with contents on ubuntu cli

To delete a folder and its contents in Ubuntu 23.04 using the command line interface (CLI), you can use the rm command with the -r (recursive) option. Be very careful when using the rm command, as it will permanently delete files and folders.

Here's the basic syntax:

Replace "/path/to/your/folder" with the actual path to the folder you want to delete.

For example, if you want to delete a folder named "myfolder" located in your home directory, you can use the following command:

Again, be cautious when using the rm -r command, as it will not prompt you for confirmation, and the deletion is irreversible. Double-check the path to the folder before running the command to avoid accidental data loss.

If you want to confirm each file deletion, you can use the -i option:

This will prompt you for confirmation before deleting each file and subdirectory.

Always exercise caution when using the rm command, especially with the -r option, to avoid unintentional data loss.