Topic: Understanding Functions in Bash

[sam]

Because the function is executed in the context of the same shell, it does not create a new child process, this makes functions faster as they access the information in RAM. This also will save on resources as you use functions.

"Functions are a script within a script which can be defined by the user and stored in memory, allowing you to reuse the function repeatedly. This also provides a modular aspect that allows you to debug one function at a time be disabling functions.

http://bashshell.net/shell-scripts/understanding-functions

[davy51]

i didnt know it worked that way

I had to search  for bash commands so I could just copy and paste but didnt know how they worked

Bash commands

http://is.gd/yEqUY2

[sam]

I love bash