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variable name with dot(.)

Hi,

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

something like gs.test='HELLO'

Thanks in advance

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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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