Shell Scripting with Linux

In this lesson, you'll learn exactly what scripts are, the components that make up a script, how to use variables in your scripts, how to perform tests and make decisions, how to accept command line arguments, and how to accept input from a user. This lesson is part of the Linux Administration Bootcamp course, designed to get you up and running with Linux.

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you'll learn how to:

• Use variables in your scripts
• Perform tests and make decisions
• Accept command-line arguments
• Accept input from a user

Intended Audience

• Anyone with basic knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more
• Professionals who want to learn more about Linux to enhance their career prospects

Prerequisites

This is an intermediate-level lesson so some knowledge of Linux is expected. If you're just starting out, then try our Linux Fundamentals lesson first.