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Perl 5 version 22.2 documentation

readlink

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  • readlink EXPR

  • readlink

    Returns the value of a symbolic link, if symbolic links are implemented. If not, raises an exception. If there is a system error, returns the undefined value and sets $! (errno). If EXPR is omitted, uses $_ .

    Portability issues: readlink in perlport.

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