[Solved] Which of the following is the correct syntax to loop over all files with extension '.txt' in bash? - Ans: for file in *.txt; do echo $file; done | Bash Scripting

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Which of the following is the correct syntax to loop over all files with extension '.txt' in bash?

Afor file in *.txt; echo $file; done

Bfor file in *.txt; do echo $file; done

Cfor file *.txt; do echo $file; done

Dfor file in *.txt do echo $file; done

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check correct for loop syntax
The correct syntax is 'for variable in list; do commands; done'. for file in *.txt; do echo $file; done follows this.
Step 2: Verify pattern usage
'*.txt' matches all files ending with .txt. for file in *.txt; do echo $file; done uses this correctly.
Final Answer:
for file in *.txt; do echo $file; done -> Option B
Quick Check:
Correct for loop syntax with pattern = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'for var in pattern; do ... done' for loops [OK]

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