November 2015
Beginner
282 pages
5h 5m
English
Overview
This hands-on guide, 'Linux Shell Scripting Essentials', walks you through the fundamentals of shell scripting with a focus on how to automate day-to-day tasks and solve complex problems efficiently. You'll gain practical experience writing scripts that interact with Linux-based environments effectively and reliably.
What this Book will help me do
- Efficiently write shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks and solve problems.
- Manipulate large text data files and perform streamlined search operations.
- Debug scripts effectively using robust debugging techniques for faultless execution.
- Understand and use environment variables and processes within your scripts.
- Embed other programming languages into shell scripts to extend their functionality.
Author(s)
Sinny Kumari, a seasoned Linux professional and expert in shell scripting, brings years of terminal troubleshooting and programming expertise to this authoring project. With a passion for sharing knowledge, she presents complex technical concepts clearly and adopts a hands-on instructional style. Sinny aims to empower developers and system administrators to unlock the full potential of shell scripting.
Who is it for?
This book is aimed at developers, system administrators, and Linux enthusiasts who are familiar with basic command-line tools and have a fundamental understanding of scripting. It best suits individuals looking to streamline their workflows and develop a deeper understanding of shell scripting for task automation. If you're keen to improve your problem-solving skills through scripts that integrate seamlessly with Linux environments, this book is for you.
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