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unset:tldr:b5e67

unset: Remove the variable `foo`, or if the variable doesn't exist, remove the function `foo`.
$ unset ${foo}
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The command "unset ${foo}" is used to remove the value and existence of a variable named "foo" in a shell script or command line environment.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  1. "unset" is a shell command used to unset or delete a variable.
  2. "${foo}" is the variable name enclosed within curly braces. The use of the curly braces is optional in this case, but it helps to distinguish the variable name from any surrounding text or characters.
  3. When this command is executed, the shell will search for the variable named "foo" and remove it from the list of variables, essentially deleting it.

After executing this command, any subsequent reference to the variable "foo" will result in an empty or undefined value.

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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