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Bash

Misuse of Shell Builtins

Shell builtin used incorrectly or bad syntax.

Meaning

Shell builtin used incorrectly or bad syntax.

Typical Trigger

Malformed shell syntax.

Fast Fix

Fix syntax or quoting.

#syntax #bash #shell

Meaning

Bash returns 2 for syntax errors or misuse of builtins.

Typical Triggers

  • Malformed shell syntax.
  • Builtins like cd or exit given invalid arguments.

Quick Checks

  • Run bash -n script.sh to validate syntax.
  • Locate the line number reported by the shell.

Fix Steps

  • Fix syntax or quoting.
  • Pass valid arguments to the builtin.

Quick Facts

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