exit command

In Bash scripting, controlling the flow of execution is important, especially when processing errors or unexpected conditions. One common scenario is needing a function to not only exit itself on error but also to terminate the entire script. Below, we tackle this scenario with a question and answer format to help clarify the process. A1: In Bash, when you want a function to cause the entire script to exit, not just the function, you can use the exit command within the function. By default, exit will terminate the entire script. However, to make this more explicit and controlled, use exit along with an exit status. Example: #!/bin/bash function error_handling { echo "An error occurred. Exiting script.