How to Write a Function in bash | Linux Today

How to Write a Function in bash

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Mar 4, 2021

This tutorial discusses all about bash functions, such as how to create and call a bash function, how to pass arguments to it, how to exit a bash function, and how to return a value from it. Each of these topics on writing a bash function is illustrated with detailed examples.

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