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Bash scripting offers a variety of powerful tools for handling file I/O operations, among which are the eval and printf -v commands. In this blog, we'll explore how these commands can be used to dynamically generate filenames for output redirection in Linux Bash scripting. In Bash scripting, dynamically generating filenames means creating filenames that are not hardcoded but are constructed based on runtime data or conditions. This can include incorporating timestamps, unique identifiers, or parts of data into filenames to ensure uniqueness or relevancy. Q2: What is the role of eval in Bash? The eval command in Bash is used to execute arguments as a Bash command.