Dynamic variable names in Bash

Question

I am confused about a bash script.

I have the following code:

function grep_search() {
    magic_way_to_define_magic_variable_$1=`ls | tail -1`
    e         


        

Answer 1

As per BashFAQ/006, you can use read with here string syntax for assigning indirect variables:

function grep_search() {
  read "$1" <<<$(ls | tail -1);
}

Usage:

$ grep_search open_box
$ echo $open_box
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