Shell, watch file content as it populates#

Watching file content as it populates can be useful for monitoring logs and other dynamic files. This guide explains how to watch file content in the shell.

Using `tail -f`#

The tail -f command allows you to watch the content of a file as it grows.

tail -f file_name

Using `less +F`#

The less +F command also allows you to watch the content of a file. Press Ctrl+C to stop watching and return to normal less mode.

less +F file_name

Conclusion#

By using tail -f or less +F, you can easily watch the content of a file as it populates. These commands are useful for monitoring logs and other dynamic files in real-time.