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using variables in bash

bash set environment variables

How to List and Set Bash Environment Variables? [3 Methods]

November 13, 2023November 12, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Environment variables are dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes behave. To list environment variables in Bash, …

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bash variable substitution

Variable Substitution in Bash [Replace Character & Substring]

May 4, 2024October 26, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Bash programmers do the replacement, the substitution, and the removal of the bash variable too often. It helps them print …

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bash multiply variable

How to Multiply Variable in Bash [6+ Practical Examples]

January 1, 2024October 11, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

To multiply variable in Bash, you can follow these steps: Firstly, initialize two variables. After that, multiply the two variables …

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bash subtract two variables

How to Subtract Two Bash Variables? [4+ Easy Approaches]

January 23, 2024October 9, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Subtraction is one of the most common yet important mathematical operations on Bash variables. When Bash programmers work with data …

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bash variable addition

Addition of Bash Variables [4+ Examples]

January 23, 2024September 26, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Addition is one of the most basic arithmetic operations. In data processing, programmers need to add variables to make calculations …

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bash add 1 to variable

Adding 1 to Bash Variable [3 Examples]

December 31, 2023September 21, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

While Bash offers an extensive array of functions and features, it’s often the fundamental operations that form the building blocks …

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bash decrement variable

Decrement Variable Value in Bash Scripts [4+ Examples]

November 27, 2023September 19, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

The decrement operation on the bash variable is the tool for repetitive operations for a specific time. Basically, decrement means …

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bash increment variable

Increment Variable Value in Bash Scripts [4+ Examples]

February 14, 2024September 18, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

The increment of the Bash variable means increasing the value of a variable. It is an important technique for the …

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Bash compare variable

Compare Variables in Bash Scripts [3 Practical Cases]

November 27, 2023September 7, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

The bash variable holds important data that carries vital information. Sometimes programmers might need to compare bash variables for processing …

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bash write variable to file

How to Write Bash Variable to a File? [3 Effective Methods]

November 27, 2023September 3, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Variables are the most important part of a Bash script. They can store important data, manipulate data, and do the …

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bash read file into variable.

How to Read a File Into Bash Variable? [2 Simple Methods]

March 27, 2024August 28, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Reading a file into a variable carries an important potential in the Linux ecosystem due to its pivotal role in …

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bash path variable

How to Set Bash “$PATH” Variable? [Easiest Configuration]

February 11, 2024August 27, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

The $PATH variable is one of the most important environment variables in Linux. It stores the path of the directories. …

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bash command output to variable

How to Store Command Output to Bash Variable? [3 Examples]

April 25, 2024August 23, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Efficiency is an essential criterion of practical shell scripting, and a fundamental aspect of this is the skill of storing …

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bash execute command in variable

2 Cases to Execute Command Stored in Bash Variable

January 1, 2024August 17, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Bash programmers can incorporate various commands into the bash script. The commands help programmers to achieve the target task. Sometimes …

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bash unset environment variable

2 Ways to Unset Environment Variables Using Bash Script

February 14, 2024August 17, 2023 by Mohammad Shah Miran

Environment variables play a crucial role in managing system configurations and influencing the behavior of programs in Unix-like operating systems. …

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bash check if environment variable is set

5 Methods to Check If Environment Variable is Set in Bash

January 26, 2024August 17, 2023 by Mohammad Shah Miran

To check if an environment variable is set in Bash, you can use the following methods: Using the “if” Conditional …

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bash append string to variable

How to Append String to Bash Variable? [2 Effective Ways]

December 31, 2023August 10, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

The Bash shell offers a wealth of capabilities for scripting and automation, and one common task is appending strings to …

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bash check if variable exists

How to Check If Bash Variable Exists? [2 Effective Methods]

November 26, 2023August 9, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Bash (Bourne Again SHell) is a widely-used command line interface for Unix-like systems. Working with Bash variables is crucial for …

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bash check if variable is empty

How To Check if Bash Variable is Empty? [2 Easy Methods]

November 26, 2023August 9, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Programmers work with several variables in the Bash scripts. So verifying whether a variable is empty or not is a …

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Bash use variable in string

How to Use String Variables in Bash Script? [4 Cases]

December 24, 2023August 7, 2023 by Susmit Das Gupta

Bash (Bourne Again SHell) scripting is renowned for its versatility and power in automation tasks. Effective string manipulation within Bash …

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