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Linux
2024-11-22|5 min read

How to Delete Exported Environment Variables in Linux

Learn different methods to remove environment variables from your current shell session and prevent them from persisting in future sessions.

Bash
2024-11-15|8 min read

How to Check if a Variable is Set in Bash

Learn multiple methods to check if variables are set, unset, empty, or have specific values in Bash scripts with practical examples and best practices.

Bash
2024-10-22|7 min read

How to Concatenate String Variables in Bash

Learn multiple ways to combine string variables in Bash scripts, from simple concatenation to complex string operations with practical examples.

Bash
2024-10-01|7 min read

How to Set a Variable to the Output of a Command in Bash

Learn multiple methods to capture command output in Bash variables using command substitution, including best practices and error handling techniques.

Bash
2024-05-03|6 min read

How to Redirect and Append Both stdout and stderr to a File in Bash

Learn different methods to capture both standard output and error streams in Bash, including appending to files and separating streams for better logging.

Bash
2024-05-03|7 min read

How to Check if a Program Exists from a Bash Script

Learn multiple reliable methods to check if a command or program is available on your system from within Bash scripts, including using which, command, and type.

Bash
2024-04-18|8 min read

What Does "2>&1" Mean in Linux and Bash?

Learn what the 2>&1 redirection operator means in Linux commands, how it works with standard output and error streams, and when to use it effectively.

Bash
2024-03-08|5 min read

How to Iterate Over a Range of Numbers in Bash Using Variables

Learn different methods to loop through number ranges defined by variables in Bash, from simple for loops to advanced sequence generation techniques.

Bash
2024-02-15|4 min read

How to Reload .bashrc Settings Without Logging Out

Need to apply changes to your .bashrc file immediately? Learn multiple methods to reload your Bash configuration without restarting your terminal session.