Bash Scripting - Error Handling
Identify the error in this command intended to redirect errors to
errors.log:command 2>2 errors.logIdentify the error in this command intended to redirect errors to errors.log:
medium📝 Troubleshoot Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Examine the redirection syntax
The correct syntax to redirect errors is2> filename. Here,2>2 errors.logredirects stderr to file2, treatingerrors.logas a command argument.Step 2: Identify the cause of error
The extra '2' makes the filename2instead oferrors.log.Final Answer:
Extra '2' causes errors to be redirected to file named '2' instead of 'errors.log' -> Option CQuick Check:
2> must be followed by correct filename [OK]
Quick Trick: Check redirection target filename after 2> [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Adding extra numbers or symbols in filename position
- Confusing &> with 2>
- Missing spaces causing parsing errors
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