Exit Codes: Success vs. Failure
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What is Exit Codes: Success vs. Failure?
Exit codes are numerical values returned by a program or script upon completion, signaling whether it executed successfully or encountered an error. A zero (0) exit code typically indicates success, while any non-zero value signifies failure, with different non-zero codes often representing specific types of errors. These codes are crucial for scripting and automation, allowing scripts to make decisions based on the outcome of previous commands.
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Exit Codes: Success vs. Failure: common questions
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Is this Exit Codes: Success vs. Failure tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 105 of 166 in the free Shell / Bash roadmap, in stage 22, File Permissions. If you are new to Shell / Bash, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.