bash script: Code Snippet Manager Script

#!/bin/bash


# Associative array to store code snippets

declare -A snippets
# Function to add a new code snippet

add_snippet() {

    echo "Enter the snippet key:"

    read key

    echo "Enter the code snippet:"

    read code

    snippets[$key]="$code"

    echo "Snippet added successfully!"

}
# Function to search for a code snippet

search_snippet() {

    echo "Enter the snippet key to search:"

    read key

    if [[ -v snippets[$key] ]]; then

        echo "Snippet found:"

        echo "${snippets[$key]}"

    else

        echo "Snippet not found!"

    fi

}
# Main menu for the script

while true; do

    echo "Code Snippet Manager"

    echo "1. Add a new snippet"

    echo "2. Search for a snippet"

    echo "3. Exit"

    read -p "Select an option: " choice

case $choice in 1) add_snippet ;; 2) search_snippet ;; 3) echo "Exiting..."; break ;; *) echo "Invalid option. Please try again." ;; esac done

The bash script provided is a Code Snippet Manager that allows users to add new code snippets and search for existing ones. Here’s a breakdown of the script:

1. An associative array named `snippets` is declared to store the code snippets. The keys are used to identify each snippet.

2. The `add_snippet` function prompts the user to enter a snippet key and the code snippet itself. The key-value pair is then added to the `snippets` array.

3. The `search_snippet` function asks the user for a snippet key to search for. If the key exists in the `snippets` array, the corresponding code snippet is displayed.

4. The main menu is displayed in a loop, allowing the user to choose from the following options:
– Add a new snippet
– Search for a snippet
– Exit the script

5. Depending on the user’s choice, the corresponding function is called. If an invalid option is selected, an error message is displayed.

This script provides a simple way to manage and retrieve code snippets using a command-line interface.