Bash Scripting - User Input
Find the error in this script snippet:
echo "Enter your choice:"
read choice
if [ $choice = "yes" ]; then
echo "Confirmed"
fi
Find the error in this script snippet:
medium📝 Debug Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check test condition syntax
Variable$choiceshould be quoted to avoid errors if empty or spaces.Step 2: Identify potential error
Without quotes, script may fail if input is empty or contains spaces.Final Answer:
Missing quotes around $choice in test -> Option BQuick Check:
Always quote variables in test conditions [OK]
Quick Trick: Quote variables in [ ] tests to avoid errors [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Not quoting variables in conditions
- Thinking read variable name is invalid
- Miswriting if statement syntax
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