[Solved] What is the purpose of the if-then-fi structure in a bash script? - Ans: To run commands only if a certain condition is true | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What is the purpose of the if-then-fi structure in a bash script?

ATo run commands only if a certain condition is true

BTo repeat commands multiple times

CTo define a function

DTo declare a variable

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of if-then-fi
The if-then-fi structure checks a condition and runs commands only if that condition is true.
Step 2: Compare with other options
Repeating commands is done with loops, functions define reusable code, and variables store data, so these do not match if-then-fi.
Final Answer:
To run commands only if a certain condition is true -> Option A
Quick Check:
if-then-fi controls conditional execution = D [OK]

Quick Trick: If you want to do something only when true, use if-then-fi [OK]

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