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What will be the output of this script?

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Bash Scripting - Basics
What will be the output of this script?
#!/bin/bash
name="Alice"
echo "Hello, $name!"
AHello, Alice!
BHello, $name!
CHello, name!
DHello, !
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand variable assignment

    The variable name is set to "Alice".

  2. Step 2: Variable expansion in echo

    The $name inside double quotes expands to "Alice".

  3. Final Answer:

    Hello, Alice! -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Variable expansion with $name = Alice [OK]
Quick Trick: Use $variable inside double quotes to expand value [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using single quotes which prevent expansion
  • Forgetting $ before variable
  • Expecting literal $name output

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