# File Paths

## Get the directory name of a file path

Alternative to the `dirname` command.

**Example Function:**

```sh
dirname() {
    # Usage: dirname "path"
    printf '%s\n' "${1%/*}/"
}
```

**Example Usage:**

```shell
$ dirname ~/Pictures/Wallpapers/1.jpg
/home/black/Pictures/Wallpapers/

$ dirname ~/Pictures/Downloads/
/home/black/Pictures/
```

## Get the base-name of a file path

Alternative to the `basename` command.

**Example Function:**

```sh
basename() {
    # Usage: basename "path"
    : "${1%/}"
    printf '%s\n' "${_##*/}"
}
```

**Example Usage:**

```shell
$ basename ~/Pictures/Wallpapers/1.jpg
1.jpg

$ basename ~/Pictures/Downloads/
Downloads
```

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