*     <li>a symlink pointing to an existing directory, then either the linked directory's
     *     contents are removed recursively (if {@code followSymlinks} is {@code true}),
     *     or the link is removed and a new directory is created (if {@code followSymlinks}
     *     is {@code false}),</li>
     *     <li>a file, or a symlink to an existing file, it is deleted and a directory is created in its place,</li>