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CHAPTER 35Scripting: Core 2 Objective 4.8: Identify the basics of scripting.

As a technician, you will have many tasks that have to be repeated over and over again. Scripting a solution allows you to repeat a task with an expected outcome every time. In this chapter, you will learn what you need to know about A+ Certification Core 2 Objective 4.8, including the following topics:

• Script file types
• Use cases for scripting
• Other considerations when using scripts

SCRIPT FILE TYPES

There are several different script file types that are associated with scripting languages. Each scripting language will have its own nuances and syntax. All scripting languages are high-level interpreters, which means that the scripts are not compiled into ...