Linux and Unix basename command
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The basename utility deletes any prefix ending in / and the suffix (if present in string) from string, and prints the
result on the standard output. It is normally used inside substitution marks (``) within shell procedures.
basename [string] [suffix]
| string | The leading part of the path name or string. |
| suffix | Additional remaining portion of name that if matches will be removed. |
basename myfile.txt .txt
Takes the basename of myfile.txt and strips the .txt portion and then just displays myfile.