Why I can't change directories using “cd”?

Question

I\'m trying to write a small script to change the current directory to my project directory:

#!/bin/bash
cd /home/tree/projects/java

I save

Answer 1

It is an old question, but I am really surprised I don't see this trick here

Instead of using cd you can use

export PWD=the/path/you/want

No need to create subshells or use aliases.

Note that it is your responsibility to make sure the/path/you/want exists.