[Solved] What will be the output of this bash script?greet() { echo "Hi, $1!" } greet Alice greet Bob - Ans: Hi, Alice!\nHi, Bob! | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Functions

What will be the output of this bash script?

greet() {
  echo "Hi, $1!"
}
greet Alice
greet Bob

AHi, Alice!\nHi, Alice!

BHi, Alice!\nHi, Bob!

CHi, Bob!\nHi, Bob!

DError: function greet not found

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand function calls with arguments
The function greet prints "Hi," followed by the first argument passed.
Step 2: Trace the calls
First call greet Alice prints "Hi, Alice!". Second call greet Bob prints "Hi, Bob!".
Final Answer:
Hi, Alice!\nHi, Bob! -> Option B
Quick Check:
Function calls with arguments produce expected greetings = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Function arguments accessed as $1, $2, etc. [OK]

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