Publisher's Synopsis
Welcome to the world of Bash scripting! If you want to improve your productivity, automate repetitive tasks, or learn a new skill, this book is for you. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about Bash scripting.
Hi, I am Ghada, a Linux expert, author, and online instructor. I prepared this book as a reference for anyone seeking to learn bash script. Chapter 1: Introduction In this chapter, I'll answer the following questions, What is Bash scripting? Why learn Bash scripting? And how to Set up your environment? Chapter 2: Basic Bash Scripting In this chapter, we'll cover the basics of Bash scripting, including how to write your first script, how to run scripts, how to use variables, and control flow statements such as if statements, loops, and case statements. I'll also explore how to use functions to modularize your code and make it more reusable. Chapter 3: Intermediate Bash Scripting In this chapter, I'll cover working with files and directories, explore how to use various command line tools such as sed, awk, and grep to manipulate text files and perform other tasks, regular expressions, debugging, and error handling techniques, andcreating and using libraries. Chapter 4: Advanced Bash Scripting In this chapter, I'll cover process management and multitasking, networking and socket programming, interacting with other programs and services, processing the output of shell commands within a script, security, and encryption, and advanced shell scripting techniques. Chapter 5: Real-world Bash Scripting In this chapter, I'll explore practical examples and use cases, System administration, and automation, Web development and deployment, Data analysis and reporting, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Chapter 6: Conclusion In this final chapter, I'll explore tips for further learning and practice, Best practices for writing Bash scripts, Resources, and References. By the end of this book, you'll have a deep understanding of Bash scripting and the skills to automate your workflow and save time. Whether you're a system administrator, a developer, or just someone looking to learn a new skill, mastering Bash scripting is a valuable asset. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started! #Bash scripting #Automation #Productivity #Shell scripting #Linux #Command line #Scripting languages #Programming #System administration #Text processing #Regular expressions #Debugging #Variables #Control flow #Functions #File manipulation #Directory traversal #Command line tools #Sed #Awk #Grep
