What is the difference between the commands test -e path and test -f path?

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Jonathan Steeman · Accepted Answer

Both options check the existence of the path. The -f option also confirms that it is a regular file.

Jonathan Steeman · Answer

They are equivalent options with the same behaviour.

Jonathan Steeman · Answer

The -f option tests for a regular file. The -e option tests for an empty file.

Jonathan Steeman · Answer

The -f option tests for a regular file. The -e option tests for an executable file.

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