Mission 142

Script-style output

Use printf to create predictable script output.

Shell scripting
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Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Capture deploy marker

Run printf deploy-start | tee lab/deploy-output.txt.

printf deploy-start | tee lab/deploy-output.txt
Read marker

Run cat lab/deploy-output.txt.

cat lab/deploy-output.txt
Count marker

Run wc -l lab/deploy-output.txt.

wc -l lab/deploy-output.txt
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Use printf to create predictable script output.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

printf <text>

Print formatted training text.

tee <file>

Write piped text to a lab file and keep it on screen.