[Solved] What does the if-then-else statement do in a bash script? - Ans: It runs commands based on a condition being true or false | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What does the if-then-else statement do in a bash script?

AIt runs commands based on a condition being true or false

BIt loops through a list of items

CIt defines a function

DIt declares a variable

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of if-then-else
The if-then-else statement checks a condition and runs code based on whether the condition is true or false.
Step 2: Compare with other options
Looping, function definition, and variable declaration are different concepts not handled by if-then-else.
Final Answer:
It runs commands based on a condition being true or false -> Option A
Quick Check:
if-then-else = conditional execution [OK]

Quick Trick: If you want to choose between two actions, use if-then-else [OK]

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