Create a script: Hello World using variables

Updated: 11 October 2026 · Applies to: AlmaLinux 9, Rocky Linux 9, Ubuntu 24.04 and Debian 12

A first Bash script that uses a variable.

Steps

1. Create hello.sh:

   #!/usr/bin/env bash
   name="World"
   echo "Hello, $name!"

2. Make it executable: chmod +x hello.sh.
3. Run it: ./hello.sh.

Tip: Quote variables ("$name") so values with spaces work correctly.