Beginners often get confused when configuring Zsh shell on a Mac. Zsh shell offers four configuration files with no discernible differences. Particularly, ~/.zshrc and ~/.zprofile appear to be identical, leaving us wondering which one to use.  In this article, you'll learn the difference and a simple guideline for your

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Learn the differences between Zsh configuration files in macOS, understand how the shell is used in different scenarios, and find out which configuration file to use for specific settings.

How Do Zsh Configuration Files Work?