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You want to write a script that works in both Bash and Zsh but uses arrays. Which syntax should you use?
You want to write a script that works in both Bash and Zsh but uses arrays. Which syntax should you use?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify array syntax compatible with Bash and Zsh
Both Bash and Zsh support array=(one two three) syntax.Step 2: Evaluate other options
set -A is for ksh, declare -a is Bash-specific, and array=one two three is invalid.Final Answer:
array=(one two three) -> Option CQuick Check:
Compatible array syntax Bash & Zsh = array=(...) [OK]
Quick Trick: Use array=(...) for Bash and Zsh arrays [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using declare -a which is Bash-only
- Using set -A which is ksh syntax
- Assigning array without parentheses
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