How can I write data to a text file automatically by shell scripting in Linux?
I was able to open the file. However, I don’t know how to write data to it.
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How can I write data to a text file automatically by shell scripting in Linux?
I was able to open the file. However, I don’t know how to write data to it.
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echodoesn’t deal with end of line characters (EOFs) in an ideal way. So, if you’re going to append more than one line, do it withprintf:The
>>and>operators are very useful for redirecting output of commands, they work with multiple other bash commands.