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#!/bin/sh
# Before
set 1 2 3 4 5
while test $# -gt 0;do
echo $1
shift
done
# After
set 1 2 3 4 5
while test "${#}" -gt 0
do
echo "${1}"
shift
done
# - Always quote variables! They will look more visible and be more secure.
# - No need for ;do on the same line as while...
#
# Thanks!
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