How can you view the list of files and folders inside a directory in Linux?

In Linux, the ls command is used to view the list of files and folders inside a directory.

Examples:

• ls — displays the contents of the current directory.
• ls /path/to/directory — displays the contents of the specified directory.
• ls -l — detailed list with permissions, sizes, and dates.
• ls -a — shows all files, including hidden ones (starting with a dot).

You can also use the tree command to display the directory structure as a tree, if it is installed.

Example:

ls -la /home/user/Documents