I recently needed to clear out log files without removing the files themselves (since some apps recreate them automatically). While looking for efficient methods, I came across a helpful write-up of DedicatedCore that explains different ways to shorten or empty a file in Linux without deleting it altogether.
If anyone else is dealing with similar situations—like managing large logs or resetting data files—you might find this detailed explanation useful. It covers several approaches, including the truncate command, redirection methods, and : > filename tricks. Curious to know—what method do you usually rely on for this?
