The “top” command is a system monitoring utility in Linux and Unix-like operating systems. When you run the “top” command in a terminal or command prompt, it provides a real-time overview of system resource usage, including CPU usage, memory usage, running processes, and other system information.
The “top” command displays a continuously updating list of processes, sorted by resource usage, with the most resource-intensive processes listed at the top. It provides valuable insights into system performance, allowing you to monitor system health, identify resource-hungry processes, and manage system resources.
To exit the “top” command, you can press the “q” key. Additionally, you can use various keyboard shortcuts and commands within the “top” interface to perform actions such as sorting processes, changing the update interval, filtering processes, and more.