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Bash $* and $@ (2017)
In Bash, there are two closely related "special parameters" for accessing how the current script was invoked: $* and $@ . For both variables, the behavior is affected by whether or not the variable is enclosed in double quotes. The following table summarizes all cases:
- Points
- 316
- HN comments
- 234
- Submissions
- 1
- Cited by
- 0 commenters
Software EngineeringTools & Productivity2020
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2020 | Bash $* and $@ (2017) by oftenwrong | 316 | 234 |
