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bash script argument

How to Pass Arguments to Bash Script

How to Pass Arguments to Bash Script? [5 Methods]

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Mitu Akter Mou

To pass arguments to a Bash script, just write the arguments in the command line after the script name (separated …

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optional arguments in Bash

How to Parse Optional Arguments in Bash Script [2 Ways]

April 23, 2024April 17, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

A fully functional Bash script may require optional arguments. They provide flexibility and customization of a script. Positional parameters are …

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argument list too long error in Bash

[Solved] โ€œbash: Argument list too longโ€ Error

April 23, 2024April 2, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

The โ€œArgument list too longโ€ is an error in Bash shell. Users often encounter the error while executing commands with …

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How to get Argument in Bash

How to Get Argument in Bash? [4 Methods]

April 23, 2024April 1, 2024 by Mitu Akter Mou

An argument is the parameter or data passed to a script or command when it is executed in the terminal. …

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bash getopts

How to Use โ€œgetoptsโ€ in Bash [Complete Guide]

April 23, 2024March 21, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

The getopts command is widely popular for parsing command-line options and arguments. However, unlike many other Bash built-ins, it is …

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OPTARG in Bash

How to Use OPTARG in Bash [3 Practical Examples]

April 23, 2024March 18, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

The getopts (get options) is a built-in command Bash shell. The OPTARG variable in Bash is one of the few …

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bash pass array to function

How to Pass Array as an Argument in Bash Function? [3 Ways]

April 23, 2024March 13, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

To pass an array as an argument to a Bash function use the following techniques 1. Pass My_array as an …

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bash default argument

How to Set Default Argument in Bash [2 Methods]

April 23, 2024February 29, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

In Bash, one can set default values for command line arguments. If a default value is set for an argument, …

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bash first argument

How to Use First Argument in Bash Script [5 Cases]

April 23, 2024February 28, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

In Bash, $1 represents the first argument of a script. This means when users provide the first argument while executing …

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bash number of arguments

How to Check Number of Arguments in Bash? [3 Methods]

April 23, 2024February 21, 2024 by Md Zahidul Islam Laku

The special variable โ€œ$#โ€ is used to check the total number of arguments provided in a Bash script. However, there …

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