In order to delete a folder and all of its contents (subfolders and files) in Ubuntu, you can use the rm command with some options. The rm command stands for remove and it is used to delete files and directories in Linux. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Navigate to the parent directory of the folder you want to delete using the cd command. For example, if you want to delete a folder named test in your home directory, you can type:
cd ~2. Use the rm command with the -r and -f options to delete the folder and its contents recursively and forcefully. The -r option means recursive, so it will delete the folder and all its subfolders and files. The -f option means force, so it will not ask for confirmation before deleting. For instance, you can run the following command to delete the folder named test:
rm -r -f test3. Verify that the folder and its contents are deleted by using the ls command to list the files and directories in the current directory.
In conclusion, you can use the rm command with the -r and -f options to delete a folder (including its subfolders and files) in Ubuntu. Be careful when using this command, as it will permanently remove the files and directories without any recovery option.
