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Bash scripting is a powerful means for automating tasks on Linux systems. However, like any programming endeavor, Bash scripting comes with its fair share of bugs and unusual behaviors. Debugging Bash scripts can sometimes seem more art than science, but there are tools and techniques that can systematically simplify the task. This blog aims to explore some essential debugging techniques for Bash scripts and provide operating instructions for popular package managers to set up debugging environments. Before diving into external tools, it's valuable to leverage the built-in Bash options for debugging: set -x: This command enables a mode of the shell where all executed commands are printed to the terminal.