Operator [[ and Integers
Learn how to compare integers in the [[ operator.
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Integer comparisons using the [[
operator
The [[
operator can compare integers. The table shows operations for doing that.
Operation | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
-eq |
The number on the left side equals the number on the right side | [[ "$var" -eq 5 ]] && echo "The variable equals 5" |
-ne |
The numbers are not equal | [[ "$var" -ne 5 ]] && echo "The variable is not equal to 5" |
-gt |
Greater (>) | [[ "$var" -gt 5 ]] && echo "The variable is greater than 5" |
-ge |
Greater or equal | [[ "$var" -ge 5 ]] && echo "The variable is greater than or equal to 5" |
-lt |
Less (<) | [[ "$var" -lt 5 ]] && echo "The variable is less than 5" |
-le |
Less or equal | [[ "$var" -le 5 ]] && echo "The variable is less than or equal to 5" |
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