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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide. Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting

The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide. Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting

Donald A. Tevault

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Dive into the world of Linux shell scripting with this hands-on guide. If you’re comfortable using the command line on Unix or Linux but haven’t fully explored Bash, this book is for you. It’s designed for programmers familiar with languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP who want to make the most of shell scripting.
This isn’t just another theory-heavy book—you’ll learn by doing. Each chapter builds on the last, taking you from shell basics to writing practical scripts that solve real-world problems. With nearly a hundred interactive labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience in automation, system administration, and troubleshooting.
While Bash is the primary focus, you'll also get a look at Z Shell and PowerShell, expanding your skills and adaptability. From mastering command redirection and pipelines to writing scripts that work across different Unix-like systems, this book equips you for real-world Linux challenges.
By the end, you'll be equipped to write efficient shell scripts that streamline your workflow and improve system automation.
  • 1. Getting Started with the Shell
  • 2. Interpreting Commands
  • 3. Understanding Variables and Pipelines
  • 4. Understanding Input/Output Redirection
  • 5. Customizing the Environment
  • 6. Text Stream Filters – Part 1
  • 7. Text Stream Filters – Part 2
  • 8. Basic Shell Script Construction
  • 9. Filtering Text with grep, sed, and Regular Expressions
  • 10. Understanding Functions
  • 11. Performing Mathematical Operations
  • 12. Automating Scripts with here Documents and expect
  • 13. Scripting with ImageMagick
  • 14. Using awk–Part 1
  • 15. Using awk–Part 2
  • 16. Creating User Interfaces with yad, dialog, and xdialog
  • 17. Using Shell Options with getops
  • 18. Shell Scripting for Security Professionals
  • 19. Shell Script Portability
  • 20. Shell Script Security
  • 21. Debugging Shell Scripts
  • 22. Introduction to Z Shell Scripting
  • Title: The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide. Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting
  • Author: Donald A. Tevault
  • Original title: The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide. Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting
  • ISBN: 9781835463154, 9781835463154
  • Date of issue: 2024-10-18
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3xw1
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing