Bash Shell Scripting- Difference between $@ and $*

Bash Shell Scripting- Difference between $@ and $*

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The video tutorial explains the differences between the dollar at the rate ($@) and dollar star ($*) symbols in shell scripting. It demonstrates how these symbols handle command line arguments differently, especially when used within for loops and with quotations. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences and offers recommendations on when to use each symbol for handling arguments effectively.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe a scenario where using dollar star is more beneficial than using dollar at the rate.

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How can you display all command line arguments as a single argument using dollar star?

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What is the significance of escaping the dollar symbol with a slash when using dollar star?

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