How to add the current dir to Bash's path and why is it considered a bad idea by some people?

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I'd like to add the current dir to the path so i don't have to keep typing stuff like ./a.out over and over. I also recall someone saying it was a bad idea, but don't remember why. I Windows and DOS it's a common practice…

BTW, I'm using bash and Mac OS X.

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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Where does $PATH get set in OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?

Why is . not in the path by default?

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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answered Oct 07 '10 at 10:38

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

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How to add the current dir to Bash's path and why is it considered a bad idea by some people?

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