What is the purpose of bash_profile?

What is the purpose of bash_profile?

Significance of .bash_profile The .bash _ profile file contains commands for setting environment variables. Consequently, future shells inherit these variables. In an interactive login shell, Bash first looks for the /etc/profile file. If found, Bash reads and executes it in the current shell.

Does zsh read profile files?

@lakesh: Yes, any shell providing bourne compatibility will read .profile. E.g., bashand kshbut not cshor tcsh. And zshprovides both shand cshcompatibility so it will read both .profileand .login, as well as zshspecific dot files.

Does Bash shell read profile files?

2 @lakesh: Yes, any shell providing bourne compatibility will read .profile. E.g., bashand kshbut not cshor tcsh. And zshprovides both shand cshcompatibility so it will read both .profileand .login, as well as zshspecific dot files.

How do I edit a bash_profile file?

A Simple Guide to Create, Open, and Edit bash_profile. Create the .bash_profile File. Open the command by a shortcut key Ctrl+Alt+T or from the side icon of the terminal. The command is now opened. First List the .bash_profile File. Open the .bash_profile File. Edit the .bash_profile File.

How to open a bash_profile file from the terminal?

To open the newly created .bash_profile from the terminal, we need to simply write the nano keyword command as follows: You will see the .bash_profile file will be opened in a new window. It has different keys listed at the bottom, with the file name displayed at the top center of the file window.

Is it OK to call bash_profile from bashrc?

It’s OK to call .bashrc from .bash_profile as long as you’re careful what commands you put in .bashrc. However you should never call .bash_profile from .bashrc. If you really want to execute .bash_profile, just start bash with a ’-l’ (or a ’–login’ if you prefer) option. — DevilDogs, April 16, 2007