syntax error near unexpected token 'done' (Bash scripting, first time, loops)

Longeron · 01-18-2013, 09:54 PM

Hi,

I just wrote my first script to learn some of the basic syntax and I've run into a problem. I can't tell what i'm doing wrong:

Code:

#!/bin/bash
SOLVED

When I run it I get

Quote:

/hw.sh: line 15 syntax error near unexpected token done

but if I'm following the guide I'm reading done is the correct word.

It must be something in the way I've written it, and not a problem with the loop syntax. Can anyone tell?

EDIT: apparently my guide omitted the fi after elif, so I thought they were unnecessary. Protip: they are necessary.

shivaa · 01-19-2013, 12:02 AM

You can debug your script by using set -xv (x stands for execution and v for verbose) in your script to check where it produces error, as follow:-

Code:

#!/bin/bash
set -xv
.....
.....

Anyway, if problem persists, once post that part of your script.

grail · 01-19-2013, 05:10 AM

Please do not edit original data from a post as you may help others with your question which they now do not know if it was the same scenario.

As for marking SOLVED, please use the Thread Tools option provided.

colucix · 01-19-2013, 06:52 AM

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