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Bash Shell Scripting, 2nd Edition
on-demand course

Bash Shell Scripting, 2nd Edition

with Sander van Vugt
September 2021
Beginner to intermediate
8h 13m
English
Pearson
Closed Captioning available in English

Overview

8 Hours of Video Instruction


Overview

Bash is the best way for you to efficiently and effectively execute commands in your daily work. It sounds difficult, but the beauty of Bash is that it is quick, powerful and not particularly complex. Bash Shell Scripting Complete Video Course is a full resource to obtaining the power of Bash. So whether you're new to shell scripting or an experienced developer, administrator, or user, this course will introduce you to the world of efficient scripting so you can get the job done. This 8-hour video course consists of 13 lessons in which all concepts that are relevant to Bash shell scripting are explained. It includes demos and exercises throughout that are relevant to Bash Shell scripting; these examples are relevant for anyone using Bash.

This video course was designed to teach through clear training followed by practical examples that show how scripting solutions are being used in the real world. At the end of each lesson you will find an exercise that you should attempt on your own; this is then followed by a video explanation so you can see a real-time walkthrough of the exercise. Doing the work is the best way to learn Bash, and this course provides you with the tools to learn by doing.

Topics include
  • Shell scripting fundamentals
  • Using conditional statements
  • Advanced Bash scripting options
  • Real-world scripting examples
The GitHub associated with this LiveLesson can be found at https://github.com/sandervanvugt/bash-scripting.

About the Instructor

Sander van Vugt has many years of experience working with, writing about, and teaching Linux and open-source topics. He is the author of the best-selling Red Hat RHCSA Cert Guide and Red Hat RHCSA Complete Video Course, along with many other titles on topics that include RHCE, Bash, Kubernetes, Ansible, and more. Sander also works as a Linux instructor, teaching on-site and online classes for customers around the world.

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Learn How To
  • Write Bash script fundamentals
  • Write Bash script fundamentals and advanced commands
  • Write Bash shell scripts on intermediate and advanced commands
  • Write your first hello world shell script
  • See how to work with variables
  • Use positional parameters
  • Apply pattern matching substitution
  • Explore looping structures in shell scripts
Who Should Take This Course
  • Developers and administrators who want to automate tasks using Bash shell scripts
  • IT users and professionals who want to get experience with simple programming languages
About Pearson Video Training

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training at http://www.informit.com/video.
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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780137689064