Bash Shell Scripting - Accepting an Input from the User

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a script that accepts user input. It begins by duplicating an existing script and modifying it to prompt the user for their name using the echo command. The read command is used to capture the input into a variable, which is then used to display a personalized message. The tutorial also covers executing scripts without setting execute permissions by using bash, and demonstrates how to keep the cursor on the same line as the prompt. The video concludes with a summary of the steps taken to create and run the script.

What is the first step in creating a new script to accept user input?

• Rename the current script

• Write a new script from scratch

• Duplicate an existing script

• Delete all existing scripts

Which command is used to read user input in a script?

• print

• echo

• input

• read

How can you run a script without setting execute permissions?

• Use run command

• Use bash followed by the file name

• Use chmod command

• Use sudo command

What does the '-n' option in the 'echo' command do?

• Adds a newline after the text

• Keeps the cursor on the same line

• Repeats the text twice

• Prints the text in uppercase

What is the purpose of using floor brackets with variables?

• To improve clarity and avoid syntax issues

• To make the script run faster

• To make the script compatible with older systems

• To increase the security of the script

What is the main advantage of using the 'read' command in scripts?

• It reduces script size

• It speeds up script execution

• It enhances script security

• It allows for dynamic user interaction

What is a key takeaway from the video regarding script execution?

• Scripts should not use the 'echo' command

• Scripts must always have execute permissions

• Scripts can be run using bash without execute permissions

• Scripts cannot accept user input