function call

Shell Programming and Scripting
1

can I call a function in bash script just as in C++

while
do

function\(\)

done

function()

thanks,
Steffen

2

Yes, you can call. But no need of the parenthesis. Arguments can be passed as when passed through command prompt.

and are referenced inside the function by $1,$2,$3 respectively. The function should be defined before it is called.

3

"The function should be defined before it is called"

by doing what?

Steffen

4

Please read this for some idea - functions