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Stdout vs Stdin - What's the difference?

stdout | stdin | see also |

In computing terms the difference between stdout and stdin

is that stdout is standard output: a stream mapped to the primary output device, typically a screen while stdin is standard input: a stream mapped to the primary input device, typically a keyboard.

stdout

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  • (computing) Standard output: a stream mapped to the primary output device, typically a screen.

    • See also

    * stderr * stdin

    stdin

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    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • (computing) Standard input: a stream mapped to the primary input device, typically a keyboard.

    • See also

    * stderr * stdout

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