How Do I Run Multiple Commands in Unix Shell Script?
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To run multiple commands in a single step from the shell, you can type them on one line and separate them with semicolons. This is a Bash script!! The pwd command runs first, displaying the current working directory, then the whoami command runs to show the currently logged in users.

How do you execute multiple commands in Unix shell script?

The semicolon (;) operator allows you to execute multiple commands in succession, regardless of whether each previous command succeeds. For example, open a Terminal window (Ctrl+Alt+T in Ubuntu and Linux Mint). Then, type the following three commands on one line, separated by semicolons, and press Enter.

How do I run two commands in shell?

There are 3 ways to run multiple shell commands in one line:

  1. 1) Use ; No matter the first command cmd1 run successfully or not, always run the second command cmd2: …
  2. 2) Use && Only when the first command cmd1 run successfully, run the second command cmd2: …
  3. 3) Use ||
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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