[Solved] You run cat missingfile 2> errors.log but errors.log remains empty. What is the likely mistake? — Ans: The command ran successfully with no errors. | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Pipes and Redirection

You run cat missingfile 2> errors.log but errors.log remains empty. What is the likely mistake?

AYou redirected stdout instead of stderr.

BThe command ran successfully with no errors.

CYou used <code>2>></code> instead of <code>2></code>.

DThe file <code>missingfile</code> actually exists.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if error occurs
If missingfile exists, cat produces no error, so nothing is sent to errors.log.
Step 2: Understand empty error file
Since no error happened, the error file remains empty despite redirection.
Final Answer:
The command ran successfully with no errors. -> Option B
Quick Check:
No error means empty error file [OK]

Quick Trick: Empty error file means no error occurred [OK]

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