Why I can't change directories using “cd”?

Question

I\'m trying to write a small script to change the current directory to my project directory:

#!/bin/bash
cd /home/tree/projects/java

I save

Answer 1

If you are using fish as your shell, the best solution is to create a function. As an example, given the original question, you could copy the 4 lines below and paste them into your fish command line:

function proj
   cd /home/tree/projects/java
end
funcsave proj

This will create the function and save it for use later. If your project changes, just repeat the process using the new path.

If you prefer, you can manually add the function file by doing the following:

nano ~/.config/fish/functions/proj.fish

and enter the text:

function proj
   cd /home/tree/projects/java
end

and finally press ctrl+x to exit and y followed by return to save your changes.

(NOTE: the first method of using funcsave creates the proj.fish file for you).