[Solved] You wrote source lib.sh but get "No such file or directory" error. What is the likely cause? - Ans: The file lib.sh is not in the current directory or path. | Bash Scripting

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You wrote source lib.sh but get "No such file or directory" error. What is the likely cause?

AThe shell does not support sourcing.

BThe <code>source</code> command is misspelled.

CThe script has syntax errors.

DThe file <code>lib.sh</code> is not in the current directory or path.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand file path for sourcing
Sourcing requires the file to exist at the given path. If missing, shell reports file not found.
Step 2: Check other options
Command misspelling or syntax errors cause different errors. Shell always supports sourcing in bash.
Final Answer:
The file lib.sh is not in the current directory or path. -> Option D
Quick Check:
File missing causes no such file error = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Check file path if 'No such file' error on source [OK]

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