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How to save user inputs in a file with Bash Script on Ubuntu 21.04

To Save user inputs in a file with Bash Script on Ubuntu 21.04

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 Following Command

linuxhelp@linuxhelp:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID:	Ubuntu
Description:	Ubuntu 21.04
Release:	21.04
Codename:	hirsute

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

lnuxhelp@linuxhelp:~$ sudo -s

Step 3:Changing to home directory by using Following Command

root@linuxhelp:/home/linuxhelp# cd ~

Step 4:Create the Bash Script file

root@linuxhelp:~# vi 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 following command

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

Step 6: Viewing the saved file

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

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Tag : Bash-scripting Scripting Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
What would be the first line of any Bash Script?
A
The first line of any Bash Script would be "#!/bin/bash" which calls the bash program.
Q
What is an extension of bash Script?
A
The Bash script extension is .sh
Q
From what is Bash is written in?
A
Bash is written in C language which executes commands written in C language?
Q
What is $? In bash script?
A
$? is a special variable in a shell that reads the exit status of the last command executed.
Q
What does the Bash script exactly do?
A
Bash script executes the serial of commands.