The Linux Export command is used to set or display environment variables.
When executing a program in the shell, the shell provides a set of environment variables. Export can add, modify, or delete environment variables for use by subsequent executing programs. Export is only valid for that landing operation.
Grammar
Export [-fnp][variable name]=[variable setting value]
Parameter description:
-F represents the function name in [variable name]. -n Deletes the specified variable. The variables are not actually deleted, but are not exported to the execution environment of the subsequent directives. -p lists all the environment variables that the shell assigns to the program.
Instance:
List all current environment variables
Export-p
Defining environment variables
Export myenv=123
Tip: You can also write export myenv= "123", double quotes are optional.
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Linux environment variable Settings command Export (GO)