Test-Path -Leaf meaning

Question

I'm learning PowerShell and have seen this used on Technet:

Test-Path -Path $DirectoryPath -PathType 'Leaf'

What is the meaning of the path type Leaf?

It is clear what the Container and Any path types are

Answer 1

Generally speaking:

• Leaf : file

• Container : folder / directory

• Any : file or folder

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The metaphor is that your file system is like a tree hierarchy, with each branching node either being able to branch further (folder), or being a leaf node that cannot branch further (file).

Illustrated example: