Bash Scripting - Arrays
What will be the output of this bash script?
colors=(red green blue)
echo ${colors[1]}What will be the output of this bash script?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand array indexing in bash
Bash arrays start at index 0, so colors[0] = red, colors[1] = green.Step 2: Identify the echoed element
The script echoes colors[1], which is green.Final Answer:
green -> Option AQuick Check:
Index 1 = green [OK]
Quick Trick: Array indexes start at zero in bash [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking index starts at 1
- Printing the variable name instead of value
- Confusing array syntax with other languages
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