Hidden features of Bash
- by Patrick
Shell scripts are often used as glue, for automation and simple one-off tasks. What are some of your favorite "hidden" features of the Bash shell/scripting language?
One feature per answer
Give an example and short description of the feature, not just a link to documentation
Label the feature using bold title as the first line
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