You want to append the line "Backup complete" to backup.log, but your script uses echo "Backup complete" > backup.log. What is the problem?

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Bash Scripting - File Operations in Scripts

You want to append the line "Backup complete" to backup.log, but your script uses echo "Backup complete" > backup.log. What is the problem?

AThe command appends but adds extra blank lines.

BThe command overwrites the file instead of appending.

CThe file <code>backup.log</code> will not be created.

DThe command will cause a syntax error.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the operator used
The single > operator overwrites the file content, replacing it with new text.
Step 2: Identify correct operator for appending
To add text without deleting existing content, >> should be used instead.
Final Answer:
The command overwrites the file instead of appending. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Use >> to append, not > [OK]

Quick Trick: Use >> to append, > overwrites [OK]

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