Question

I am trying to write a simple bash script. It just puts out a few lines based on some conditions being satisfied. I am getting stuck on an if-else condition and cannot seem to figure a way out.

Here is the code:

if [ ( "${MODE}" == "top10gainers" ) || ( "${MODE}" == "top10losers" ) ]; then
  echo "Top Gainers"
elif [ "${MODE}" == "solo" ]; then
     echo "Going solo"
fi

The error I get is:

syntax error near unexpected token `"${MODE}"'
`if [ ( "${MODE}" == "top10gainers" ) || ( "${MODE}" == "top10losers" ) ]; then'

I have googled and tried to search forums (including SO) but have not come across a solution. I have also tried out different brackets in the OR condition, but they have not worked either.

Answer 1

[ "${MODE}" == "top10gainers" ] || [ "${MODE}" == "top10losers" ]

or

[ "${MODE}" == "top10gainers" -o "${MODE}" == "top10losers" ]