You have a script that runs multiple commands and you want to save all their outputs to a single file without losing previous data. Which approach is correct?

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Linux CLI - Pipes and Redirection

AUse '>>' for each command to append output to the file.

BUse '>' for each command to overwrite the file.

CUse '|' to redirect output to the file.

DUse '<' to redirect output to the file.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand multiple command outputs
To keep all outputs, file content must not be overwritten after each command.
Step 2: Use append operator for each command
'>>' appends output, preserving previous data.
Final Answer:
Use '>>' for each command to append output to the file. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Append for multiple outputs = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Append each output with '>>' to keep all data [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using '>' overwrites previous outputs
Confusing pipe '|' with file redirection
Using input redirection '<' incorrectly

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You have a script that runs multiple commands and you want to save all their outputs to a single file without losing previous data. Which approach is correct?

Step 1: Understand multiple command outputs

Step 2: Use append operator for each command

Final Answer:

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