Do you want to learn bash shell scripting for automating repetitive tasks, running multiple commands simultaneously, and customizing administrative tasks? This video course will help you to achieve the above goals by making you a master in bash shell scripting.
The course starts with the basics of bash shell scripting, explaining the use of variables, functions, and operators. Next, you’ll customize the shell environment and understand the role of flow control statements in shell scripting. Moving along, you’ll explore the techniques of file processing and learn how to parse command-line arguments. Next, you’ll learn how to run, schedule, and debug scripts. Towards the end, you’ll get a quick tour of Linux commands and standard I/O concepts, and get an overview of projects that you’ll be working on to encapsulate your learning.
By the end of this course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of bash shell scripting and develop the skills needed to automate your daily computing tasks.
The code files and all related files are placed on GitHub at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Mastering-Bash-Shell-Scripting-Autom…
Understand the special variables of bash shell in-depth
Uncover techniques to use conditions and loops effectively
Use shell scripting to read files and process them line-by-line
Write loops directly in the command-line for disposable scripts
Become familiar with bash brace expansion
Find out how to process command-line arguments swiftly