Imageomics / Imageomics/Collaborative-distributed-science-guide

Add instructions for zipping folder/files while excluding Mac System files (e.g., `.DS_Store`) to Command line cheat sheet

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Description

zip -r <name of zip>.zip <target folder> -x ".*" "*/.*

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Research direction

Find the Command line cheat sheet in the guide and review its existing command examples and formatting. Add the provided zip command with a brief explanation that it excludes hidden Mac system files such as .DS_Store, then confirm the example is clear and correctly rendered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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