[Solved] What is the output of this script?greet() { echo "Hello, $1 and $2!" } greet Alice Bob - Ans: Hello, Alice and Bob! | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Functions

What is the output of this script?

greet() {
  echo "Hello, $1 and $2!"
}
greet Alice Bob

AHello, $1 and $2!

BHello, Alice and Bob!

CHello, Alice and !

DHello, and Bob!

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand function call and arguments
The function greet is called with two arguments: Alice and Bob. Inside the function, $1 is Alice and $2 is Bob.
Step 2: Substitute arguments in echo
The echo command prints: "Hello, Alice and Bob!" exactly as expected.
Final Answer:
Hello, Alice and Bob! -> Option B
Quick Check:
Function args $1=Alice, $2=Bob replaced correctly [OK]

Quick Trick: Arguments replace $1, $2 inside function call [OK]

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