Shell Scripting

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundations of shell scripting including shell types, shebang lines, and script execution.
• 2 Understand how to declare and use variables, data types, and operators in shell scripts.
• 3 Apply control structures such as conditionals and loops to build dynamic script logic.
• 4 Create reusable functions and manage variable scope within shell scripts.
• 5 Implement text processing and file operations using tools like grep, sed, and awk.
• 6 Analyze error handling strategies and debugging techniques for robust shell scripts.
• 7 Develop advanced scripting patterns including subshells, process substitution, and job control.
• 8 Build automated system administration tasks such as backups, log rotation, and user management.
• 9 Apply best practices for security, portability, and maintainability in shell scripting.
• 10 Construct a capstone project that combines all learned skills into a production-ready automation script.