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# Here Strings

Here strings provide a way to pass strings to commands as standard input. They are a simplified form of here documents, designed for single-line input. Instead of redirecting a file or typing input directly, you can embed the string directly within the command using the `<<<` operator. This is particularly useful for commands that expect input from stdin but you want to provide it inline within your script.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@article@Here Strings](https://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/x17837.html)
- [@video@Here Strings in Bash! Redirecting a string into stdin. You Suck at Programming](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWuZvw8lXc)