You want a bash function to output a message and also return a status code. Which is the correct way to do this?

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Bash Scripting - Functions

AUse <code>return</code> for message, then <code>echo</code> for status code

BUse <code>echo</code> for message, then <code>return</code> for status code

CUse only <code>echo</code> for both message and status

DUse only <code>return</code> for both message and status

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand echo and return roles
echo prints messages; return sends status codes.
Step 2: Combine both correctly
First print message with echo, then send status with return.
Final Answer:
Use echo for message, then return for status code -> Option B
Quick Check:
Message with echo, status with return = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Echo message first, then return status [OK]

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