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Identify the error in the following Bash array declaration:

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Bash Scripting - Arrays
Identify the error in the following Bash array declaration: 
myarray=(apple, banana, cherry)
AParentheses should be replaced with square brackets
BCommas should not be used between elements
CElements must be quoted
DArray name cannot contain 'my'
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check array element separators in Bash

    Bash arrays use spaces to separate elements, not commas.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the given declaration

    Commas between elements cause syntax errors; they must be removed.

  3. Final Answer:

    Commas should not be used between elements -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    No commas between array elements in Bash [OK]
Quick Trick: Separate array elements with spaces, not commas [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using commas between elements
  • Misusing brackets for array declaration
  • Thinking array names have naming restrictions like 'my'

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