The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide  (English, Paperback, Tevault Donald A.)

Master Linux Shells - Your Complete Guide to Practical Success with Bash, Zsh, PowerShellKey FeaturesEmbrace Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell across Linux, macOS, UnixSeamlessly progress through chapters with conceptual explanations, illustrative examples, and immersive labs for hands-on skill developmentBuild real-world Linux administration scripts, enhancing your troubleshooting and management skillsBook DescriptionEmbark on a comprehensive journey through command shells with this hands-on manual. While Bash is a Linux staple, Z shell and PowerShell are rising stars, applicable to Linux, macOS, and Unix. Progress seamlessly through chapters, each building on the last, creating a solid foundation. Learn through a unique approach: concepts, examples, and interactive labs. These labs, nearly a hundred strong, form the core of experiential learning, essential for script creation.Focusing on Linux commands and their scripting applications, this manual is universally relevant across Linux and select Unix-like systems. It goes beyond theory, offering practical scripts for real-world Linux administration. Scripts are designed for manageability, aiding learning and troubleshooting. The goal is to nurture the ability to craft intelligent, functional shell scripts.While centered on Bash, this book offers a peek into the future with Z Shell and PowerShell, expanding your skills and adaptability. This book is systematically structured and engaging so that it will guide you to master command shells, equipping you for real-world Linux challenges.What you will learnGrasp the concept of shells and explore their diverse types for varied system interactionsMaster redirection, pipes, and compound commands for efficient shell operationsLeverage text stream filters within scripts for dynamic data manipulationHarness functions and build libraries to create modular and reusable shell scriptsExplore the basic programming constructs that apply to all programming languagesEngineer portable shell scripts, ensuring compatibility across diverse platforms beyond LinuxWho this book is forThis book is for programmers who use the command line on Unix and Linux servers already, but don't write primarily in Bash. This book is ideal for programmers who've been using a scripting language such as Python, JavaScript or PHP, and would like to understand and use Bash more effectively. It's also great for beginning programmers, who want to learn programming concepts.