Re: [bug-gawk] How to exit with a given exit code in END?

[arnold]

Peng Yu <address@hidden> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The following code will not finish. Is there a way to control the exit
> status code in END {}? Thanks.
>
> awk -e 'END { exit 1 }'
>
> -- 
> Regards,
> Peng

Hi. Please Read The Fine Manual.

In a case where there is only an END rule, all the input is read, and
then the END rule executes:

        $ gawk 'END { exit 1 }'
        ^D
        $ echo $?
        1

Arnold