[Solved] What will be the output of this script? str="hello" if [[ $str == h* ]]; then echo "Starts with h" else echo "Does not start with h" fi | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What will be the output of this script?

str="hello"
if [[ $str == h* ]]; then
echo "Starts with h"
else
echo "Does not start with h"
fi

ASyntax error

BStarts with h

CDoes not start with h

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand pattern matching in [[ ]]
Inside [[ ]], == supports glob patterns like h* which matches strings starting with 'h'.
Step 2: Check if "hello" matches h*
"hello" starts with 'h', so condition is true and "Starts with h" is printed.
Final Answer:
Starts with h -> Option B
Quick Check:
Pattern match with * works in [[ ]] = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Use glob patterns with == inside [[ ]] for string matching [OK]

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