Top "Shebang" questions

Why do people write #!/usr/bin/env python on the first line of a Python script?

It seems to me like the files run the same without that line.

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Why do you need to put #!/bin/bash at the beginning of a script file?

I have made Bash scripts before and they all ran fine without #!/bin/bash at the beginning. What's the point …

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Should I put #! (shebang) in Python scripts, and what form should it take?

Should I put the shebang in my Python scripts? In what form? #!/usr/bin/env python or #!/usr/local/bin/…

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What is the preferred Bash shebang?

Is there any Bash shebang objectively better than the others for most uses? #!/usr/bin/env bash #!/bin/bash #!/bin/…

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What does the line "#!/bin/sh" mean in a UNIX shell script?

I was going through some shell script tutorials and found the following sample program: #!/bin/sh clear echo "HELLO WORLD" …

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What is the difference between "#!/usr/bin/env bash" and "#!/usr/bin/bash"?

In the header of a Bash script, what's the difference between those two statements: #!/usr/bin/env bash #!/usr/bin/…

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How to make python scripts executable on Windows?

Possible Duplicate: Set up Python on Windows to not type python in cmd When I use python on Linux, or …

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Why can't the import command be found?

I am using the input function from fileinput module to accept script via pipes or input file Here is the …

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Shebang Notation: Python Scripts on Windows and Linux?

I have some small utility scripts written in Python that I want to be usable on both Windows and Linux. …

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Why is #!/usr/bin/env bash superior to #!/bin/bash?

I've seen in a number of places, including recommendations on this site (What is the preferred Bash shebang?), to use #!/…

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