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What is the correct syntax for an if statement in a shell script?
What is the purpose of the if statement in shell scripting?
Which keyword is mandatory to close an if condition in a shell script?
How many blocks are there in an if statement?
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What happens if you don't close an if condition with the fi keyword in a shell script?
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Study Notes
Shell Scripting Basics
- The
echocommand is used to output text to the screen. - The
readcommand is used to get user input, and the input is stored in a variable.
Calculating Circumference
- The formula for calculating the circumference of a circle is
2 * 3.14 * $r, where$ris the radius of the circle. - The unit of measurement for the circumference is not specified, but it is likely to be in meters or centimeters.
Conditional Statements in Shell Scripting
- A conditional statement is used to generate a true or false value based on a particular condition.
- The conditional statement has two blocks: the first block displays the true value, and the second block displays the false value.
- The
ifkeyword is used to start a conditional statement, and thefikeyword is used to close it. - The
elsekeyword is used to specify the alternative action if the condition is false. - The syntax for a conditional statement is:
if [condition] then statement else statement fi - The
fikeyword is compulsory to close a conditional statement.
Example of Conditional Statement
- The example given is:
if [condition] then statement else statement fi - This syntax is divided into two blocks:
thenandelse - The
thenblock is executed if the condition is true, and theelseblock is executed if the condition is false.
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Description
Test your knowledge of shell scripting logic and calculations with this quiz. Evaluate your understanding of if conditions, variable assignments, and mathematical operations in shell scripts. Practice solving problems involving calculations and conditional statements in a Shell environment.
