Shell Scripting with Linux

Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 8 minutes and 38 seconds
Students: 818
Rating: 4.5/5

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.

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