Learning Linux Shell Scripting

Unleash the power of Shell scripts to solve real-world problems by breaking through the practice of writing tedious code

Key Features

• Learn how to efficiently and effectively build shell scripts and develop advanced applications with this handy book
• Develop high quality and efficient solutions by writing professional and real-world scripts, and debug scripts by checking and shell tracing
• A step-by-step tutorial to automate routine tasks by developing scripts from a basic level to very advanced functionality

Book Description

What you will learn

• Familiarize yourself with the various text filtering tools available in Linux
• Combine the fundamental text and file processing commands to process data and automate repetitive tasks
• Understand expressions and variables and how to use them practically
• Automate decision-making and save a lot of time and effort of revisiting code
• Get to grips with advanced functionality such as using traps and signals and using dialogs to develop screens
• Start up a system and customize a Linux system
• Take an in-depth look at regular expressions and pattern matching to understand the capabilities of scripting

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for those who are proficient at working with Linux and who want to learn about shell scripting to improve their efficiency and practical skills. By the end of this book, you will be able to confidently use your own shell scripts in the real world.