How create a bash script with another bash script?

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I'm creating a bash script that will run only once, but after that, it'll create another bash script. I've tried to use CAT EOT, but the problem is that, instead of copy/paste the text inside the new bash, it "executes" all variables inside.

E.g.: instead of write "date=$(date +%d)", it is writing "date=18" in the new archive.

How can I make it copy/paste, instead of execute the command?

It's called a **bash script** or just **script**, not a **bash**. — Barmar, Sep 19 '16 at 00:45

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 19 '16 at 00:45

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To prevent variables from being expanded in a here-doc, put quotes around the token.

cat <<'EOT'
This is a here-doc
that contains $variable
EOT

answered Sep 19 '16 at 00:45

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It worked, thanks a lot!!! – Lucas Lacir Sep 19 '16 at 03:33

How create a bash script with another bash script?

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