tail command

When working with files on a Unix or Linux system, especially when dealing with large datasets or text files, it is often necessary to quickly view the contents without opening the entire file in an editor. This is particularly useful for developers, system administrators, and data analysts who need a fast way to peek at log files, configuration files, or data dumps. Two of the most efficient tools for this task are the head and tail commands. This blog post will walk you through how to use these commands to effectively preview file contents. The head command is used to display the first part of files, allowing you to quickly view the beginning of a file. By default, it prints the first ten lines of each file to the standard output.