Linux CLI - Pipes and Redirection
Which command correctly appends the output of
date to a file named timestamps.log?Which command correctly appends the output of date to a file named timestamps.log?
easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand redirection operators
>overwrites a file,>>is invalid, and>>is not standard syntax.Step 2: Identify append operator
>>is invalid;>>is not recognized;>>is a typo. The correct append operator is>.Step 3: Choose correct command
date >> timestamps.logappends output to the file without overwriting.Final Answer:
date >> timestamps.log -> Option CQuick Check:
Appending uses>[OK]
Quick Trick: Use >> to append output to a file [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using > which overwrites the file
- Using invalid operators like >>>
- Confusing append with overwrite
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