testing shell scripts

[Ramu66]

What is the way to test a shell script. Actually iam a
java programmer, and recently required to write some
korn shell scripts. I just want to know is there any way
to test a script, before putting it into production.
Also what is the better way to test a script containing
ftp, instead of directly hitting the intended server

Thanks

 

[PHV]

To test a script for syntax:
ksh -n /path/to/script
To execute a script with each executed command displayed:
ksh -x /path/to/script
Anyway: man ksh

Hope This Helps, PH.
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