[Solved] What does the command chaining operator && do in Linux shell? — Ans: Runs the next command only if the previous command succeeded | Linux CLI

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What does the command chaining operator && do in Linux shell?

ARuns the next command only if the previous command succeeded

BRuns the next command only if the previous command failed

CRuns all commands regardless of previous command success

DRuns the next command in the background

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the meaning of &&
The && operator runs the next command only if the previous command returns success (exit status 0).
Step 2: Compare with other operators
|| runs next command only if previous failed, and ; runs commands regardless of success.
Final Answer:
Runs the next command only if the previous command succeeded -> Option A
Quick Check:
&& means run next if success [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: && means next runs only on success [OK]

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