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Old 04-23-2004, 11:04 AM   #1
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Good scripting practices?


Hi, I'm new to linux and bash scripting.

I'm trying to write a quite large and complex script(s), and seperating some commonly used functions etc. in own files seems like a good idea. What is good programming practice here?
 
Old 04-23-2004, 12:56 PM   #2
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Welcome to LQ.

You can define a function with:
Code:
#!/bin/bash
# This is "myfunction.sh"
myfunction() {
  echo My Function
}
To load it in another script with:
Code:
#!/bin/bash
# This is "script.sh"

# Load the function
. /path/to/myfunction.sh

# Run the function
myfunction
 
Old 04-26-2004, 10:55 PM   #3
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You may find the Advanced Bash Scripiting Guide useful...
 
  


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