Linux Environment Variables

Environment Variables In Linux, Environment variables are named key-value pairs that store information about your operating environment and configuration. They are crucial because they let the operating system, applications, and scripts know about elements such as : Where programs are location; _via _PATH. Your user/currently logged-in directory; HOME. Language or locale settings. System-wide or app-specific configurations. In simple terms, environment variables are a foundational way that Linux customizes, configues, and manages the actions of programs and users through simple “key=value” pairs. ...

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · Yashwanth Rathakrishnan