Environment variables play a crucial role in system configuration and application behavior. They store information that helps programs and the operating system interact effectively. In this article, we will explore how to write a shell script to list all environment variables and their respective values.
Create file using the nano text editor, run:
nano list_environment.sh
Write the Script
Inside ‘list_environment.sh,’ write the following shell script:
#!/bin/bash
# Use 'env' command to list all environment variables
envThis script utilizes the env command to display a list of all environment variables and their corresponding values.
Save the file and exit the text editor (e.g., in nano, press Ctrl + O to save and Ctrl + X to exit).
Before running the script, make it executable using the following command:
chmod +x list_environment.sh
Now that the script is executable, you can run it to list all environment variables and their values:
./list_environment.sh
The script will display an extensive list of environment variables and their associated values, which can be useful for system administration, debugging, or understanding how your system is configured.
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