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Vocabulary Entry
shebang
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A shebang is a character sequence at the beginning of a script that specifies the interpreter to be used to execute the script.
Example Sentences
"The script started with a shebang line indicating it should be run with Python."
"Make sure to include the shebang `#!/bin/bash` at the top of your shell script."
"Without the shebang, the operating system may not know how to run the file."
V
verb
To shebang means to add a shebang line to a script, indicating its interpreter.
Example Sentences
"Before running your code, don't forget to shebang it for easier execution."
"Shebang the file to ensure it runs with the correct interpreter."
"If you forget to shebang, your script may not execute as expected."