Bash Scripting Course: Shell Essentials
"Bash Scripting Course: Shell Essentials" teaches you how to write professional bash scripts to automate tasks, solve real-world problems, and enhance productivity on Linux, Unix, and Mac systems.
Last update: May 2024
Focus: Linux Courses, Shell Scripting Courses, Programming Courses
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online, self-paced
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This Bash scripting course will teach you the following:
- Writing Bash Scripts: Learn the step-by-step process of creating effective bash scripts.
- User Input: Accept and process user input and command line arguments.
- Shell Functions: Create and use functions to modularize your scripts.
- Logging: Add logging to your scripts for better monitoring and debugging.
- Wildcards: Incorporate wildcards into your scripts for flexible pattern matching.
- Debugging: Quickly find and fix common shell scripting errors.
- Special Variables: Use special variables in your scripts for advanced functionality.
- Case Statements: Implement logic in your scripts using case statements.
- While Loops: Use while loops to automate repetitive tasks.
- Real-World Examples: Access practical examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning.
Included in the Bash Scripting Course
2.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
9 Practical Exercises
12 Downloadable Resources
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
8 Quizzes
Suitable for the Following Careers
Linux System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
Network Engineers
Cyber Security Analysts
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSE
Description of TrainingBash Programming Course Overview and Downloads
Shell Scripting in a Nutshell
Return Codes and Exit Statuses
Shell Functions
Shell Script Checklist and Template
Wildcards
Case Statements and Logic
Logging
While Loops
Debugging Your Bash Programs
Data Manipulation and Text Transformations with Sed
Shell Scripts Used to Create This Course
Slides
Audio Version of the Training
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Some knowledge of the command line would be helpful, but not required.
Description of the Bash Scripting Course
"Bash Scripting Course: Shell Essentials" is designed to teach you how to write bash shell scripts that automate tasks, solve real-world problems, and simplify your life on Linux, Unix, or Mac systems. This course covers everything from basic scripting concepts to advanced features, providing practical examples and exercises to reinforce learning.
You'll learn how to accept user input, process command line arguments, use special variables, create functions, and implement logic with case statements. Additionally, you'll get access to a shell script checklist and template, making it easy to write scripts without guesswork.
- Write bash scripts to automate tasks on Linux, Unix, and Mac systems.
- Debug scripts and quickly fix common errors.
- Use functions, wildcards, and loops to create complex scripts.
- Add logging and handle user input effectively.
- Practice with real-world examples and exercises.
By the end of this Bash scripting course, you'll be able to easily create professional bash scripts, enhancing your productivity and efficiency. Enroll now and start mastering bash scripting today!
Who is This Course For
This course is for anyone interested in learning shell scripting, including beginners, system administrators, developers, and IT professionals looking to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
Course Instructor
Jason Cannon
Jason began his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999, working with companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. He has also served as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Jason has extensive experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu, as well as personal projects using Debian, Slackware, and CrunchBang. In addition to Linux, he has supported proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.
Passionate about teaching, Jason enjoys helping others harness the power of the Linux operating system. He is the author of "Linux for Beginners" and "Command Line Kung Fu."
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Testimonials
Fernando Garcia
Another amazing course by Jason Cannon. This course helped propel my bash scripting to a whole new level. Now, I can't stop automating my work flow! :) Pretty soon everything will do everything itself.
Eric Etheredge
Very well laid out course. Thanks Jason!
Alfredo
Great course, great instructor. I enjoyed every minute of it. I recommend this course 100%.
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