Parameter naming and checking in shell script
It is a good idea to use named variables for storing parameters of a script or function. We can use parameter expansion to either set a default or check mandatory arguments
Mandatory parameter
hello() {
NAME=${1:?provide name as first parameter}
echo "Hello $NAME!"
}
$ hello # $?=1
bash: 1: provide name as first parameter
$ hello Foo # $?=1
Hello Foo!
Parameter with default
hello() {
NAME=${1:-Marvin}
echo "Hello $NAME!"
}
$ hello # $?=0
Hello Marvin!
$ hello Foo # $?=1
Hello Foo!
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