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read Command - Read a Line from Standard Input

The read command is used to read a line of input from standard input and assign it to a variable. It is commonly used in shell scripts to get user input.

Syntax

read variable

Examples

echo "Enter your name:" read name echo "Hello, $name!"

Prompt the user for their name and greet them.

Notes

  • read is a shell built-in command.
  • It can read multiple variables at once: read var1 var2.

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