Bash Scripting - Variables
Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare a local variable inside a Bash function?
Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare a local variable inside a Bash function?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall local variable syntax in functions
Inside a Bash function, the 'local' keyword declares a variable limited to that function's scope.Step 2: Verify other options
'export' makes variables environment variables; plain assignment is global or shell-local; 'set' is unrelated.Final Answer:
local myvar=value -> Option CQuick Check:
Use 'local' keyword inside functions [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'local' inside functions for local variables [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using 'local' outside functions
- Confusing 'export' with 'local'
- Omitting 'local' inside functions
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