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BASH - Functions

Bash allows you to add local functions.

Keep Bash Functions Seperate from Bash Aliases

It is recommended to keep functions seperate in their own file.

Create a new file called /etc/profile.d/bash_functions.sh or ~/.bash_functions and then have your .bashrc load it:

# PETER ADDED THIS
if [ -f ~/.bash_functions ]; then
    . ~/.bash_functions
fi

or

if [ -e $HOME/.bash_functions ]; then
    source $HOME/.bash_functions
fi