How to write result in empty variable?

Question

How to write command result into empty variable?

#!/bin/bash
today=''
$today = $(date)
echo $today

0stone0 · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-22T13:16:39.180

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#!/bin/bash
today=''
today="$(date)"
echo "${today}"

edited Dec 22 '20 at 13:16

answered Dec 22 '20 at 12:55

0stone0

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3. Remember to quote parameter expansions ;) – Andreas Louv Dec 22 '20 at 13:09
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4. If you can't find the error, change the shebang to `#!/bin/bash -x`. – Bayou Dec 22 '20 at 13:26

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