Web Directories (“Folders”)

We organize these different files into groups, just like you do with your other non-web-based files. We commonly refer to the containers of these files as “folders” because that’s how they function. Most operating systems represent these folders with graphic icons (folders) to make visual associations.

The path (or “directions”) for this image, /nuggets/sites/nuggets/files/ actually refers to the nesting of its folders, or directories.

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└──  nuggets/
    └──  sites/
        └──  nuggets/
            └──  files/
                └──  dn-primary-website-logo.png

NOTE “Folders” and “directories” refer to the same concept, but “directory” should be used when discussing file systems. You will hear us use directory most often.

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