How to Run a Shell Script in the Background

One way to ensure that a shell script runs in the background without waiting for it to complete is to use the command line operator "&" at the end of the command. This tells the shell to run the command in the background, allowing you to continue working in the foreground.

For example, if you have a shell script named "myscript.sh", you can run it in the background by typing:

./myscript.sh &

This will start the script in the background and return you to the command prompt, without waiting for the script to finish.

Another option is to use the "nohup" command, which stands for "no hang up". This command allows you to run a command immune to hangups, with output redirected to a file. To run a shell script using nohup, you can use the following syntax:

nohup ./myscript.sh &

Both methods will ensure that your shell script runs in the background without blocking your current session.