pomon While both the .profile
and .bashrc
files serve as configuration files for user settings, they have distinct purposes and functions. The .profile
file is sourced by the login shell, typically at the beginning of a user session, and is responsible for setting up environment variables and executing commands that should apply to all login shells. On the other hand, the .bashrc
file is specific to the Bash shell and is sourced by interactive, non-login shells. It contains user-specific settings, aliases, and functions that are relevant to the Bash shell specifically.
The key difference lies in the context in which these files are loaded. If you rely on settings that should be available across all login shells, such as environment variables or commands executed at login, using the .profile
file is more appropriate. This ensures consistent behavior regardless of the shell being used.
However, if your settings are Bash-specific, such as custom aliases or functions, it is more suitable to utilize the .bashrc
file. This allows you to have separate configurations for different shells while maintaining a modular and organized setup.
In my case ".profile" is more appropriate