diff --git a/SC3020.md b/SC3020.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1ce58b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/SC3020.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +## In POSIX sh, `&>` is undefined. + +(or "In dash, ... is not supported." when using `dash`) + +### Problematic code: + +```sh +#!/bin/sh +ssh host cmd &> log +``` + +### Correct code: + +Use the long form instead of the shorthand: + +```sh +#!/bin/sh +ssh host cmd > log 2>&1 +``` + +### Rationale: + +`&>` is a bash and ksh extension for redirecting both stdout and stderr. In dash and POSIX sh, use `2>&1` explicitly. + +### Exceptions: + +If you only intend to target shells that supports this feature, you can change +the shebang to a shell that guarantees support, or [[ignore]] this warning. + +You can use `# shellcheck disable=SC3000-SC4000` to ignore all such compatibility +warnings. + +### Related resources: + +* Help by adding links to BashFAQ, StackOverflow, man pages, POSIX, etc!