Identify the error in this bash snippet that checks if config.cfg exists:

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Bash Scripting - File Operations in Scripts

Identify the error in this bash snippet that checks if config.cfg exists:

if [ -e config.cfg ]
  echo "Exists"
fi

AEcho command syntax is wrong

BWrong test operator -e used

CMissing closing bracket ]

DMissing then keyword after condition

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if statement syntax
Bash requires the then keyword after the condition in an if statement.
Step 2: Identify missing part
The snippet lacks then after [ -e config.cfg ], causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
Missing then keyword after condition -> Option D
Quick Check:
if needs then after condition [OK]

Quick Trick: Always put then after if condition [OK]

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