move a file in ruby

To move a file in Ruby, we can use the FileUtils module. The FileUtils module provides several methods for handling files, including copying, moving, and deleting files.

To move a file using FileUtils, we can use the mv method. The mv method takes two arguments: the source file path and the target file path.

Here's an example code snippet that demonstrates how to move a file in Ruby:

main.rb
require 'fileutils'

# Define the source and target file paths
source_file_path = '/path/to/source/file.txt'
target_file_path = '/path/to/target/file.txt'

# Move the file from the source to the target path
FileUtils.mv(source_file_path, target_file_path)
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In this example, we first require the fileutils module. Then, we define the source and target file paths as variables. Finally, we call the mv method with the source and target file paths as arguments to move the file.

Note that if the target file already exists, the mv method will overwrite it, unless you specify the :force option. If you want to preserve the original file attributes (such as the timestamp and permissions), you can use the :preserve option.