Use the -x flag to exclude specific files (like .git folders or temporary logs) that you don't want in your final archive. Where to Download
Here is a helpful overview post you can use to explain what it is and how to use it. info.zip
It is likely already installed. Check by typing zip -v in your terminal. Use the -x flag to exclude specific files (like
zip archive_name.zip file1.txt file2.jpg Check by typing zip -v in your terminal
If you're looking for a or trying to fix an error (like a "zip bomb" or "corrupted file")
Info-ZIP is a set of free, portable compression utilities for handling .zip archives. While most modern operating systems have built-in "Right-click to Zip" features, Info-ZIP remains a staple for developers and system administrators because it is fast, scriptable , and supports a wide range of platforms from Unix/Linux to Windows and even older systems like VMS.
zip -r project_backup.zip folder_name/