Bash Scripting - File Operations in Scripts
Which of the following is the correct syntax to append the text "Hello" to a file named
greetings.txt?Which of the following is the correct syntax to append the text "Hello" to a file named greetings.txt?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the append operator
To add text to the end of a file, use>>after the command.Step 2: Match syntax with the command
echo Hello >> greetings.txtappends "Hello" to the file without deleting existing content.Final Answer:
echo Hello >> greetings.txt -> Option CQuick Check:
Use>>to append text [OK]
Quick Trick: Use echo text >> filename to append text [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using single > which overwrites the file
- Using < which is for input redirection
- Using pipe | incorrectly to write to file
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