October 2024
Beginner to intermediate
698 pages
16h 7m
English
Overview
In "The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide", you'll dive deep into the world of shell scripting. This comprehensive guide covers everything from shell basics to advanced topics such as portability and security. By following this book, you will learn practical scripting techniques that will optimize and empower your workflow.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and utilize different shell environments like Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell for scripting tasks.
- Master advanced command-line features like redirection, pipes, and environment customization.
- Create efficient and portable shell scripts that work seamlessly across Linux, macOS, and Unix systems.
- Incorporate text processing tools such as grep, sed, and awk into your scripts for powerful text manipulation.
- Develop modular scripts using functions and libraries to maintain reusable and efficient code.
Author(s)
Donald A. Tevault is an experienced Linux professional with years of practical experience in the field of system administration and scripting. He is dedicated to helping others succeed in the Linux environment, combining theory and practical exercises effectively in his writing. His approachable style makes complex concepts accessible and enlightening.
Who is it for?
This book is designed for programmers who are already familiar with the command line on Unix or Linux systems but wish to extend their skills into shell scripting. Whether you're using Python, JavaScript, or other scripting languages, or you're delving into programming concepts, this book is tailored to help you integrate scripting into your work and enhance your proficiency.
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