uuid:tldr:d0662
uuid: Generate a UUIDv5 (based on the supplied object name) with a specified namespace prefix.
$ uuid -v ${5} ns:${select} ${object_name}
try on your machine
The given command 'uuid -v ${5} ns:${select} ${object_name}' can be broken down as follows:
- 'uuid' is the name of the command/utility being run.
- '-v' is an option/flag provided to the 'uuid' command, which specifies that the command should operate in verbose mode (providing more detailed output).
- '${5}' is a placeholder or a variable that represents the 5th parameter/argument passed to the command.
- 'ns:${select}' indicates that the namespace for the UUID generation will be set to the value of the 'select' variable. The 'ns' prefix here refers to the concept of namespace within UUIDs.
- '${object_name}' is another placeholder or variable that represents the name of an object. The actual value for this variable needs to be provided when executing the command.
Overall, this command is likely used to generate a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) with specific parameters and settings based on the values of the provided variables ('${5}', 'select', and 'object_name'). The exact behavior and purpose might depend on the specific implementation and context in which this command is being used.
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.