variable name with dot(.)

gopalss · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009

Hi,

Is it possible to declare variable with name having dot(.) in it ?

something like gs.test='HELLO'

Thanks in advance

zaxxon · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009

Just try it out, you will get an error. It is better to use an underscore for example to increase readability.

Maybe there are some shells that allow them though, idk. Better keep it with underscores also for portability I think.

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