How can I run my bash program on Windows?

Question

Hye , where can I run my program in bash? I writed a code in bash and I want to check that it's really works , so how can I do it?

I tried to search online compilers in the internet , but my program creates folders (by mkdir for example) so and it's not allows me to see the folders.

Note: My computer's operating system is windows.

You can check your script at [ShellCheck.net](https://www.shellcheck.net/). I'm not sure where there is an online shell you can use as a sandbox. — David C. Rankin, Jul 05 '18 at 06:55
An alternative would be to create a vm with a linux distro or [install Bash in windows](https://www.windowscentral.com/how-install-bash-shell-command-line-windows-10) — leopal, Jul 05 '18 at 06:56
The question is not clarifying. Please add some detailed description of what your program like. What do you mean by coding in a bash? Is it something like a vim? — Qoros, Jul 05 '18 at 06:56
@DavidC.Rankin If I write for example something like that `#!/bin/sh mkdir mydir` , how can I see the directories? — WantToKnowMath, Jul 05 '18 at 06:57
@WantToKnowMath -- OK, I get it. You want to run your script and then look and see that the directories were in fact created. You will need a shell for that. You can also just add `mkdir mydir || { echo "directory creation failed" >&2; exit 1; }` to have your script validate it was created. You can also check if `"$PWD"` is *writeable* to know whether you can create the directory before you call `mkdir` (and use `mkdir -p` which will create any subs, as required, and issue no error if the directory already exists) — David C. Rankin, Jul 05 '18 at 07:04
@DavidC.Rankin I am downloaded `Cygwin64 Terminal` , what is in fact the current directory? And how can I starts to work there? while I write `ls` - it's give me empty line.. — WantToKnowMath, Jul 05 '18 at 07:10
It will depend. On Linux the default user directory is usually `/home/username`, I suspect on windows it will be `%userprofile%`. See [What is the alternative for ~ (user's home directory) on Windows command prompt?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9228950/what-is-the-alternative-for-users-home-directory-on-windows-command-prompt) (when you open a terminal it will automatically place you in your default directory -- which you should be able to discern from the prompt itself) If not, just type `dir` or `ls`. — David C. Rankin, Jul 05 '18 at 07:17
I tried to write `pwd` and I get name of directory that doesn't really exists.. can I talk with you for some seconds in the chat? — WantToKnowMath, Jul 05 '18 at 07:19
That's a good question. Hold on, I just booted windows so I can help further. There is usually a chat link that pops up. Let me look around. — David C. Rankin, Jul 05 '18 at 07:27
Oh!, You don't yet have enough reputation to chat. Looks like you have your answer. If you are still stuck. Drop another comment. — David C. Rankin, Jul 05 '18 at 07:29

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 05 '18 at 06:59

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You can run bash on Windows by installing the Linux subsystem (Windows 10) or by installing Cygwin or by installing GIT for Windows (which includes bash).

answered Jul 05 '18 at 06:59

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I am downloaded `Cygwin64 Terminal` now, what is in fact the current directory? And how can I starts to work there? while I write `ls` - it's give me empty line.. – WantToKnowMath Jul 05 '18 at 07:11
How can I open the current directory? – WantToKnowMath Jul 05 '18 at 07:16
If you run a Cygwin terminal it probably starts in your home directory. Search for "cygwin beginners guide" or something like that and you will get details, this is not the place for a Cygwin tutorial. It is a big topic. – ewramner Jul 05 '18 at 07:22
Can I open the current directory like in windows? Namely, while I type in the "search" the name of the current that I get from `pwd` - I don't find it in my windows. – WantToKnowMath Jul 05 '18 at 07:26

How can I run my bash program on Windows?

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