SHEBANG

Shebang

In computing, a shebang, when it occurs as the initial two characters on the initial line of a script, is the character sequence consisting of the characters number sign and exclamation mark .

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shebang

Noun

  1. Any matter of present concern; thing; or business.
  2. A vehicle.
  3. A lean-to or temporary shelter.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. The character string "#!" used at the beginning of a computer file to indicate which interpreter can process the commands in the file, chiefly used in Unix and related operating systems.


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