[Solved] What will this script print if mydir is a directory?if [ -f mydir ]; then echo "File"; else echo "Not a file"; fi | Bash Scripting

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What will this script print if mydir is a directory?

if [ -f mydir ]; then echo "File"; else echo "Not a file"; fi

ANot a file

BFile

CSyntax error

DNo output

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand -f operator
The -f operator returns true only if the path is a regular file.
Step 2: Apply to directory
Since mydir is a directory, -f mydir returns false, so else branch runs.
Final Answer:
The script prints "Not a file" -> Option A
Quick Check:
-f false for directories = else branch [OK]

Quick Trick: -f is false for directories, true only for regular files [OK]

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