LDP/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex64.sh

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#!/bin/bash
# "and list"
if [ ! -z "$1" ] && echo "Argument #1 = $1" && [ ! -z "$2" ] && echo "Argument #2 = $2"
then
echo "At least 2 arguments passed to script."
# All the chained commands return true.
else
echo "Less than 2 arguments passed to script."
# At least one of the chained commands returns false.
fi
# Note that "if [ ! -z $1 ]" works, but its supposed equivalent,
# if [ -n $1 ] does not. However, quoting fixes this.
# if [ -n "$1" ] works. Careful!
# It is best to always quote tested variables.
# This accomplishes the same thing, using "pure" if/then statements.
if [ ! -z "$1" ]
then
echo "Argument #1 = $1"
fi
if [ ! -z "$2" ]
then
echo "Argument #2 = $2"
echo "At least 2 arguments passed to script."
else
echo "Less than 2 arguments passed to script."
fi
# It's longer and less elegant than using an "and list".
exit 0