Re: Bash style of if-then-else?

[Dennis Williamson]

If you're writing a Bash-specific script then it's preferable to use
double square brackets (see http://mywiki.wooledge.org/BashFAQ/031).

if [[ -f $file ]]
then
    do something
fi

I prefer forms using the fewest number of semicolons, but I really
don't think it matters. Consistency is more important.

On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM, Peng Yu <pengyu.ut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering if there is a widely accepted coding style of bash scripts.
>
> lug.fh-swf.de/vim/vim-bash/StyleGuideShell.en.pdf
>
> I've seen the following style. Which is one is more widely accepted?
>
> if [ -f $file]; then
>   do something
> fi
>
> if [ -f $file];
> then
>   do something
> fi
>
> --
> Regards,
> Peng
>
>