How do you perform command substitution in a bash script?

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In a bash script, you can perform command substitution using either backticks (`) or the $(...) syntax. The latter is preferred for its readability and ability to nest commands.

Example using $(...) syntax:

#!/bin/bash

# Get the current date and time
current_date=$(date)

echo "Current date and time: $current_date"

Example using backticks:

#!/bin/bash

# Get the current date and time
current_date=`date`

echo "Current date and time: $current_date"

Both examples will output the current date and time when the script is executed. However, using $(...) is generally recommended for better clarity and ease of use.

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