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You can modify permissions using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>chmod +x script.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This command allows the file to be executed by making it executable.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Execute the Script<\/h3>\n<p>To execute the script, navigate to the directory where the script is located using the terminal and run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>.\/script.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This command runs the shell script in the current terminal session.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Troubleshoot Common Issues<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dependencies Missing:<\/strong> Ensure all dependencies specified in the script are installed. You can use <code>apt<\/code> or <code>yum<\/code> for package management, depending on your Linux distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment Variables:<\/strong> If the script relies on certain environment variables, ensure they are set in your session before execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4: Automate Script Execution<\/h3>\n<p>To automate the execution of your build scripts, consider using a scheduling tool like <code>cron<\/code>. 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