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How to Save user inputs in a file with Bash Script on Debian 11.3

To save user inputs in a file with Bash Script on Debian 11.3

Introduction:

Bash scripts are computer programs that are run by the Unix shell, a command-line interpreter. They consist of a plain text file containing a series of commands. Shell scripts typically manipulate files, execute programs, and print text.

Step 1: Check the OS version by using the below Command

linuxhelp@linuxhelp:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID:	Debian
Description:	Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Release:	11
Codename:	bullseye

Step 2: Login as root user by using the below command

lnuxhelp@linuxhelp:~$ sudo -s

Step 3: Change to home directory by using the below Command

root@linuxhelp:/home/linuxhelp# cd

Step 4: Create the Bash Script file by using the below command

root@linuxhelp:~# nano test.sh
#!/bin/bash

echo what is your name?
read name

echo What is your age?
read age

echo what is your qualification ?
read degree

echo where are you from ?
read place


echo Name : $name > file.txt

echo Age : $age >> file.txt

echo Qualification : $degree >> file.txt

echo Place : $place >> file.txt

Step 5: Run the Bash script by the below command

root@linuxhelp:~# sh test.sh 
what is your name?
linuxhelp
What is your age?
23
what is your qualification ?
BE
where are you from ?
India

Step 6: View the saved file by using the below command

root@linuxhelp:~# nano file.txt 
Name : linuxhelp
Age : 23
Qualification : BE
Place : India

Conclusion:

We have reached the end of this article. In this guide, we have walked you through the steps required to Save user inputs in a file with Bash Script on Debian 11.3. Your feedback is much welcome.

Tag : Bash-scripting User management command debian
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Q
What is the first line of a bash script?
A
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