Bash Scripting - Conditionals
Which of the following is the correct way to write an if statement that checks if variable
count equals 10 in bash?Which of the following is the correct way to write an if statement that checks if variable count equals 10 in bash?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand bash if syntax
Bash uses square brackets with spaces and the keywordthenafter the condition.Step 2: Check each option
if [ $count -eq 10 ]; then correctly uses[ $count -eq 10 ]andthen. if ( $count == 10 ) then uses parentheses and wrong syntax. if $count = 10 then misses brackets and uses single equals. if [[ $count = 10 ]] uses double brackets but missesthen.Final Answer:
if [ $count -eq 10 ]; then -> Option AQuick Check:
Correct syntax requires brackets andthenkeyword [OK]
Quick Trick: Use [ condition ] and then keyword [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Omitting spaces around brackets
- Using parentheses instead of brackets
- Missing the then keyword
- Using single equals for numeric comparison
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