Fdtype

/ˌɛfˈdiːˈtaɪp/ noun

Definition

In computing, refers to a file descriptor type or the data type associated with a file descriptor in programming systems.

Etymology

Abbreviation combining 'fd' (file descriptor) and 'type,' used in systems programming and Unix/Linux contexts.

Kelly Says

Different fdtypes tell your computer whether something is a regular file, a directory, a socket, or a pipe—each one behaves differently!

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