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Unquoted variables split in Linux

LinuxShell ScriptingVariablesbeginner

What this snippet does

Word splitting turns one filename into two arguments; always quote the expansion.

Expected output

rm: cannot remove 'my': No such file or directory

Why practise typing this

Typing shell scripting code builds muscle memory for the symbols and indentation Linux uses most, which prose-based typing tests never cover. DevType measures your words per minute and accuracy on this snippet and tracks the individual characters you mistype, so later lessons can target them.

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