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Get a value from an array
$ echo $${{array_name}[${index}]}
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This command is used to print the value of a specific element in an array in the Bash shell scripting language.

Let's break it down:

  • echo is the command used to print output to the console.
  • $ is the prefix to indicate a variable.
  • array_name is the name of the array you want to access.
  • ${} is used to enclose the variable name to ensure correct replacement.
  • index is the specific element you want to access in the array. It should be a numerical value representing the position of the element in the array.

Putting it all together:

  • $${{array_name}[${index}]}
    • The first $ ensures variable substitution.
    • ${array_name} gives us the value of the array_name variable (which should be the name of the desired array).
    • [${index}] appends the value of the index variable inside [] to specify the desired element in the array.

The command effectively prints the value of a specific element in the array.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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