Why do my Bash scripts keep failing even when the commands seem simple?
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MellowPine42
I'm behind on a Linux class project and struggling to get my shell scripts working. I recently tried to write one that displays the current date and time when I run the assigned command, but I kept receiving a "command not found" error. I'm not sure whether the problem is my script syntax, how I'm running it, or something else. Any advice for troubleshooting this would be appreciated.
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You’re not dumb—you’re just still getting familiar with shell scripting. The exact error and the script contents would help narrow it down. Also check whether you’re running the script with the correct shell and whether the command is spelled correctly.
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For the basic task, the command is simply `date`, which prints the current date and time. You can run `man date` to read about its options. If your script says “command not found,” check for typos, make sure you’re executing the intended file, and remember that a script may need a proper shebang such as `#!/bin/bash` at the top.
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