CHAPTER 13
Writing Shell Scripts
In this chapter, you will learn about
• Understanding shell script components
• Using control operators
• Processing text streams
This chapter covers how to create and control basic shell scripts on a Linux system. Shell scripts are text files that contain a variety of commands that can be used to automate tasks and process information.
NOTE Most of the scripts found in this chapter can be found on the image provided with the book in the directory /Labs/Chapter_13.
Understanding Shell Script Components
A script is a series of commands that are interpreted and executed by a shell.
Shebang (#!)
The first ...
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