How to monitor log files in real-time

Q: How to monitor log files in real-time

Command: tail -f [file] Output appended data as the file grows. Common for watching logs. Usage: tail -f file.log Details: -f: Follow. Press `Ctrl + C` to exit. Use `tail -100f` to start with the last 100 lines.

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Command: tail -f [file]

Output appended data as the file grows. Common for watching logs. Usage: tail -f file.log

Details:
-f: Follow.
Press `Ctrl + C` to exit.
Use `tail -100f` to start with the last 100 lines.