[Solved] What will be the output of this bash script? for i in 1 2 3 4 5; do if [ "$i" -eq 3 ]; then break fi echo $i done | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Loops

What will be the output of this bash script?

for i in 1 2 3 4 5; do
  if [ "$i" -eq 3 ]; then
    break
  fi
  echo $i
done

A1 2 3 4 5

B3 4 5

C1 2 3

D1 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the loop and break condition
The loop runs from 1 to 5. When i equals 3, the break command stops the loop immediately.
Step 2: Determine which values are printed
Before reaching 3, the script echoes 1 and 2. When i is 3, loop breaks, so 3 is not printed.
Final Answer:
1 2 -> Option D
Quick Check:
Break stops at 3, prints before = 1 2 [OK]

Quick Trick: Break stops loop before printing current value [OK]

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