Mastering Linux shell scripting

Mastering shell scripting is made easy with this book that guides you through everything, right from using the Linux command line through to creating Bash scripts, while also helping you make informed choices about the elements you employ.

You can use your favorite editor and start writing Bash scripts in a step-by-step manner. The book will also help you get to grips with the fundamentals of creating and running a script in normal mode, as well as in debug mode. You'll explore code snippets from various conditional statements, and realize the power of repetition and loops in your shell script. You will gradually learn to write complex shell scripts, before delving into file system administration, directories, and system administration such as networking, process management, user authentication, package installation, and regular expressions. Toward the concluding chapters, you will learn how to use Python as an alternative for Bash scripting.

By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with shell scripts and have mastered the technique of automating and communicating with your system through keyboard expressions.