PATH Variable (Mac)

When you run a command for a program in command line, it looks for the corresponding executable files using the directories listed in your computer or server’s PATH variable. The PATH variable is one of many Environment Variables your system uses.

Given this, when you add a new command line program to your computer, you have to add its directory to your PATH variable.

In the following instructions, I will demonstrate this process by adding the PHP executable that comes with XAMPP to my PATH, but the steps would be the same for whatever program you’re trying to configure.

=== CHAPTERS ===
00:00 Introduction
00:40 See current contents of the PATH variable
01:17 Adding a new path
02:44 Test it worked

[mattstroud]

Best PATH variable on Mac explanation I have seen on both YouTube and Google searches.

[GeekBroGaming]

The most straight forward explanation about Path Variable on Mac

[abelashenafi]

Such an amazing video. I've watched so many other videos that basically created more confusion rather than solution. On the other hand, your video is a concise and straight to the point. Thanks very much Susan

[nikkim]

Thanks Susan! I've tried so many different solutions but your's finally worked out!! Concise and easy explanation. Really appreciate!!

[HldThat]

Susan, you're a legend. You saved my butt. I hope the world is kind to you for the rest of your life :)

[jacquelineroronoad]

Thank you! This saves me big time! I'm a self-tough engineer, so I constantly find myself in a vulnerable position when it comes to environment settings.

[Bluefox]

Thx Susan! Finally I found a short and concise introduction on how to alter path so I can get on with learning Python

[cliffjpm]

This video was really helpful. I messed up my PATH when installing flutter and this helped me to solve my issue. Thanks!

[SylvesterHarding-jg]

Hy Susan, i really love this specific tutorial that you did. I've been looking for this for about 2 weeks and it turned out to be the easter egg i needed today. Thank you.😘

[taylorferguson]

Cheers... I forgot most of this content so this was an excellent refresher

[evaristekamwa]

Going to try this out on my next project - thanks!

[waizmusic]

THANKYOU SO MUCH YOU MAKE IT SO EASY FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND AND TO ADD THE A NEW PATH

[Tstanek]

Thx a lot! very useful tutorial on PATH, made my commands finally run after struggling:)

[juliammassing]

thank you for the very straightforward content on the subject

[hibana]

me gusto el video, hace rato llevo tratando de saber por que no podia ejecutar php en la terminal para descargar composer hasta que encontre este video que explica muy bien, un video de gran ayuda, gracias

[beatriz]

Thank you so much Susan!!!! Great video!!

[MadSecheDev]

Subbed for the clear informations & the fact that you actually made notes to follow. New to this channel and gonna certainly have it under my radar :)

[xXHelsingGamingXx]

Amazing, I am referring this for my path editing

[sequelman]

Thanks for the great video and explanation of PATH.

[akuacatastaire]

This was really well done. Excellent breakdown.