You Asked: How Do You Break a Loop in Linux?
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break command is used to terminate the execution of for loop, while loop and until loop. It can also take one parameter i.e.[N]. Here n is the number of nested loops to break. The default number is 1.

How do you break a loop in Unix?

break exits from a for, select, while, or until loop in a shell script. If number is given, break exits from the given number of enclosing loops.

How do you end a loop in Linux?

If you want to exit the loop instead of exiting the script, use a break command instead of an exit. #!/bin/bash while true do if [ `date +%H` -ge 17 ]; then break # exit loop fi echo keep running ~/bin/process_data done …

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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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