What is the source Command?

The source command in Linux executes scripts and applies changes to the current shell without creating a new process.

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Load Configuration Files

Use source ~/.bashrc to apply updates or changes to your shell configuration immediately.

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Execute Shell Scripts Easily

Run scripts using source script.sh to execute commands in the current shell environment.

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Update Environment Variables

Use source to load or refresh environment variables from a file without restarting the shell.

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Troubleshoot Script Issues

Debug shell scripts by using source to identify errors or issues in the current environment.

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