Bash Scripting - Arrays
Consider the Bash array declaration
animals=(cat dog rabbit). What will be the output of echo ${animals[2]}?Consider the Bash array declaration animals=(cat dog rabbit). What will be the output of echo ${animals[2]}?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand array indexing
Bash indexed arrays start at index 0.Step 2: Identify the element at index 2
Givenanimals=(cat dog rabbit), index 0 is 'cat', index 1 is 'dog', and index 2 is 'rabbit'.Final Answer:
rabbit -> Option AQuick Check:
Check the index and element mapping [OK]
Quick Trick: Arrays start at 0; index 2 is third element [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming arrays start at index 1
- Confusing the index with the value
- Expecting the output to be the variable name
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