Bash Shell Scripting - "printf" Statement - Part 2

Bash Shell Scripting - "printf" Statement - Part 2

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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This video tutorial covers advanced formatting techniques using the printf statement. It begins with an introduction to using tabs for formatting reports, followed by a detailed explanation of handling floating numbers and controlling decimal places. The tutorial then explores aligning numbers and controlling width in printf. Finally, an example script is demonstrated to consolidate the learning. The video emphasizes the similarities of printf formatting across different programming languages like C, Java, and C++.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the differences between using %d and %f in printf?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you control the output format of numbers in a report?

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In what scenarios would you need to use the printf function for formatting?

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What are the common formatting options available in printf?

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