How to Use the for Loop in a Linux Bash Shell Script
Why run the same code again and again in your shell script when you can have a for loop do it for you?- Community submission by Editor (9to6linux) on
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Why run the same code again and again in your shell script when you can have a for loop do it for you?
Looping is an inherent art, which can make your work simpler and help you automate repetitive tasks with relative ease.
Imagine a situation wherein you need to update a series of numbers or text, and instead of doing it manually, you have the system do it for you. This is the power of looping and the benefits it brings to the table for you.
Loops, as a function, are available in almost every programming language; Linux’s Bash is no exception to this rule.
Here's a guide explaining how you can use the for loop in a shell script.