declare p

In Bash scripting, efficiently managing the state between different scripts can significantly simplify complex workflows. One lesser-known yet powerful feature for handling variable serialization and deserialization in Bash is the declare -p command. This article tackles how to use this command to share variables across scripts, enhancing script interaction and maintainability. A1: declare -p is a Bash built-in command that displays the attributes and value of each name variable provided to it. When used without options, it outputs a string that declares the variable(s) in a way that can be re-used as input to recreate the variable in a new environment or script.