lsof Demystified: Unveiling a Process's Open Files

2025-06-06

This code snippet uses the command `lsof -p $(echo $$)` to list all open files for the current zsh process. The output reveals details such as process ID, user, file descriptor type, device, size, and path, providing a clear picture of the process's interactions with the filesystem. This is invaluable for understanding process behavior and debugging file handle leaks.

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