[Solved] Identify the error in this Bash script that tries to print all elements of array items:items=("pen" "notebook" "eraser") for i in ${items[@]} do echo $i done | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Arrays

Identify the error in this Bash script that tries to print all elements of array items:

items=("pen" "notebook" "eraser")
for i in ${items[@]}
do
  echo $i
done

AArray declaration syntax is wrong

BMissing quotes around ${items[@]} causes word splitting

Cfor loop syntax is incorrect

Decho command is missing quotes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check array declaration
The array declaration is correct with parentheses and quoted elements.
Step 2: Analyze the for loop iteration
The loop uses unquoted ${items[@]}, which causes word splitting. If any element had spaces, it would split incorrectly. Quoting "${items[@]}" fixes this.
Final Answer:
Missing quotes around ${items[@]} causes word splitting -> Option B
Quick Check:
Always quote "${array[@]}" to avoid splitting [OK]

Quick Trick: Quote "${array[@]}" to prevent splitting elements [OK]

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