# Path

A file or folder location used by Git commands and patterns.

## What is a **Path**?

A file or folder location used in software commands and patterns.

```
C:/users/codey/projects/notes.txt
/usr/codey/projects/notes.txt
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```

Level: Apprentice · [More General terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/general/apprentice)

Updated: October 16, 2026

## In other subjects

- [Path in C#](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/path-c-sharp)
- [Path in Java](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/path)

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/path-software-development