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You're still trying to put a command inside a single variable. That's not the correct way to do it.

This is the kind of thing you should set up as a function. Remember, variables (including arrays) store data, functions store code (i.e. commands).

First define the function, usually somewhere near the top of the script, but always before you need it.

Since curl can operate on multiple urls at once, you really only need a single instance (hint, learn how to make effective use of the features of the commands you're calling).

Then at the appropriate place in the script, use it just like any other command.

http://mywiki.wooledge.org/BashGuide...ands#Functions


Although actually, the desired operation is so simple in this case why bother with a function at all?, why not just use curl directly? functions are really there for when you need to create a complex command block that will be used repeatedly.


BTW, if your server name is always the same, consider storing it in a separate variable too. The general principle is to avoid hard-coding of data and duplication of code wherever possible.

Notice here how I concatenated the quoted variable string with the unquoted brace expansion.

I think the one i gave you was just an unlucky example and lead you the wrong direction. This is not just about curl. At the project i quoted here it was only 2 curl to be run, BUT

the RUNAFTER (variable - or better now array) should be able to correctly contain any kind of BASH command i need.


Let's go with this example (i'll still write it the wrong way since i'm not yet very familiar with arrays):

This is not a real-world example, it's just to show you the idea of RUNAFTER usage that it should be able to handle any kind of BASH commands.

Note that there are commands that have 2 arguments (chown, chmod), and there are commands that have "" in arguments (my sendnotifications script that sends SMS and Yahoo Messenger messages to me)

The main challenge i see is the variable number of arguments and quotes.
BTW, if i define this RUNAFTER command as an array i think both of my problems will disappear.
So i think my only need is to be able to define / and handle such an array correctly.

I say you're still getting the whole concept wrong. Try forgetting completely about containing commands in variables/arrays, and start thinking in terms of functions.

If you want to be able to choose and execute from a preset list of commands, put them all in a function, and set up a way to select the one(s) you want from that list. Something like this, maybe:

And then to run the chown and chmod commands together:

You might want to change the numbers to name strings, if you want to keep the code more comprehensible.

Things could get more complex if you have to also pass arguments to the commands directly, but it can be done.

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This way it's acceptable.

And i learnt now how to define and use functions in BASH. Rep goes to you.

Thanks!