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[Michael42]

Hello,

From a Bourne shell script how can I include a file of common functions?

My goal is to create a library of common commands and functions. I am thinking of leaving them uncompiled so as they will work with all UNIX flavors that support the Bourne shell. If there is interest maybe it could be done as an open source project.



Thanks,

Michael42

 

[stefanwagner]

#!/bin/bash
#
. /home/michael42/lib/bourne_lib.sh

would 'include' bourne_lib.sh.

It would actually read it, so things would be executed, and it might consume some time.

But I don't believe the big-bourne-lib will find much interest. Why isn't there already such a big lib?

Encapsulation which is used in OO-Languages isn't supported by the bash.
The namespace of everything is common, which leads to problems in big scripts.

But don't let yourself stop.
Try it out.
Improve it.
Proofe, that I'm wrong.

P.S.: Instead of the dot, you may use the keyword 'source'.
man bash
search the man with '/'+'source'


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[Michael42]

stefanwagner,

Many thanks. I am finding my self in a position where I need to write MANY scripts and commands like:

Left(MYVAR,5) easier than ...

grepAS)(*S&DF(*sedD_)S(*awkasdhhnawk asjkdf;astwak$MYVAR_S(D*F()*SDF}{}D()DF



Thanks,

Michael42