Learn Linux / Unix shell scripting by example along with the theory.
What Makes This Book Special?
The content as well as the structure is designed to provide a strong competence with Shell Scripting, in an easy to follow way. Readers' feedback confirms that this is a successful format, and useful to people of all backgrounds.
This is a thorough yet practical tutorial with examples throughout. It has been written with extensive feedback from literally thousands of readers. These include new students as well as academics and seasoned professionals in the field. Some have a long Unix and/or Linux background, others have none.
This tutorial is currently cited by at least seven different
University Degree courses
around the world, as a
teaching resource
for their Undergraduates.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Philosophy
3. A First Script
4. Variables (Part 1)
5. Wildcards
6. Escape Characters
7. Loops
8. Test
9. Case
10. Variables (Part 2)
11. Variables (Part 3)
12. External Programs
13. Functions
14. Hints and Tips
15. Quick Reference
16. Interactive Shell
17. Exercises