Mastering Shell Script for Real-World Applications

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Mastering Shell Script for Real-World Applications

About the Book

Mastering Shell Script for Real-World Applications is a complete guide to shell scripting for developers and system administrators. The book focuses on practical, real-world applications and covers everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It provides an in-depth overview of shell scripting fundamentals, process management, and integration with other programming languages. This resource is ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to enhance their shell scripting skills.

The book is divided into 12 chapters:

  1. Introduction
  2. Introduction to Shell Scripting
  3. Working with Variables and Parameters
  4. Control Flow and Loops
  5. Functions and Modular Shell Scripting
  6. Working with Files and Directories
  7. Process Management and Automation
  8. Debugging and Optimising Shell Scripts
  9. Integrating Shell Scripts with Other Languages
  10. Appendix A: Shell Scripting Cheat Sheet
  11. Appendix B: Useful Shell Utilities
  12. Appendix C: Shell Scripting Resources

After reading this book, you will know the following and much more:

  • How to write efficient and robust shell scripts for various real-world applications
  • Techniques for managing variables, control flow, and functions in shell scripting
  • Methods for working with files, directories, and system processes effectively
  • Strategies for debugging, optimising, and maintaining shell scripts
  • Ways to integrate shell scripts with other programming languages and tools
  • Best practices for shell scripting and automation in modern software development environments
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Finbarrs Oketunji
Finbarrs Oketunji

Finbarrs Oketunji is a Data/Software Engineer and Programmer. He has more than a decade of experience building software for solving exciting and—sometimes—difficult problems. He specializes in designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures, leveraging event-driven patterns to drive efficient and resilient systems. As an engineering manager, he strives to foster a collaborative environment that empowers teams to deliver high-quality solutions while embracing continuous improvement and innovation.

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