READ(1)

NAME

read - read a line and assign fields to variables.

SYNOPSIS

read [-r] var ...

DESCRIPTION

read is a POSIX regular builtin provided by Rush. Read a line and assign fields to variables.

This page summarizes the builtin in Rush documentation. POSIX is the normative reference for detailed portable behavior.

EXIT STATUS

See the POSIX definition for command-specific status rules. Usage errors generally return a non-zero status.

SEE ALSO

rush-builtins(7), POSIX Shell Command Language.