[Solved] Why does this infinite loop script fail?set -u while true; do echo "Running" count=$((count + 1)) done | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Loops

Why does this infinite loop script fail?

set -u
while true; do
  echo "Running"
  count=$((count + 1))
done

AMissing semicolon after 'do'

BMissing 'break' to stop the loop

CIncorrect arithmetic syntax

DVariable 'count' is not initialized before use

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check variable initialization
Variable 'count' is used before being set, causing error.
Step 2: Confirm syntax correctness
Arithmetic syntax and semicolons are correct; no break needed for infinite loop.
Final Answer:
Variable 'count' is not initialized before use -> Option D
Quick Check:
Initialize variables before arithmetic [OK]

Quick Trick: Initialize variables before using in loops [OK]

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