Learning Linux Shell Scripting - Second Edition

Automating Repetitive Tasks

In the previous chapter, you learned about using decision making in scripts by working with Test, if-else, and switching case. You also learned how to implement simple menus with select.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Working with the for loop
• Working with the while loop
• Controlling loops:
  • The continue statement
  • The break statement