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\frametitle{Variables in Scripts}
\begin{block}{Definition and Scope}
\begin{verbatim}
# Definition: No spaces around =
name="STIC Class"
count=42

# Access: Use the $ sign
echo "Welcome to $name"

# Command Substitution: Use $()
current_user=$(whoami)
\end{verbatim}
\end{block}
\begin{alertblock}{Important Rules}
\begin{itemize}
\item \alert{Quotes Matter:} Use \texttt{"\$var"} to prevent word splitting if your variable contains spaces.
\item \alert{Braces:} Use \texttt{\$\{var\}} for clarity or when appending text: \texttt{echo "\$\{name\}\_backup"}.
\end{itemize}
\end{alertblock}