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Shell Scripting

Shell scripting automates command-line tasks in Unix-based systems using scripts executed by shell interpreters. It features command automation, task scheduling, system administration, and cross-platform support, with a basic structure including shebang, commands, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and comments. While easy to learn and efficient for automation, it can be slower than compiled languages and prone to syntax errors.

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Shell Scripting

Shell scripting automates command-line tasks in Unix-based systems using scripts executed by shell interpreters. It features command automation, task scheduling, system administration, and cross-platform support, with a basic structure including shebang, commands, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and comments. While easy to learn and efficient for automation, it can be slower than compiled languages and prone to syntax errors.

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Shell Scripting

Shell scripting is a method of automating command-line tasks in Unix-based operating


systems using shell commands and scripts. A shell script is a file containing a sequence of
commands executed by a shell interpreter, such as Bash, Zsh, or Sh.

Features of Shell Scripting

1.​ Command Automation​

○​ Executes a series of commands automatically.​

○​ Reduces repetitive manual input.​

2.​ Task Scheduling​

○​ Used with cron or at for automated execution.​

3.​ System Administration​

○​ Helps in managing users, processes, backups, and logs.​

4.​ Cross-Platform Support​

○​ Works on various Unix-based systems, including Linux and macOS.​

Basic Structure of a Shell Script

1.​ Shebang (#!): Specifies the interpreter (e.g., #!/bin/bash).​

2.​ Commands: Executable shell commands.​

3.​ Variables: Store and manipulate data.​

4.​ Conditionals: If-else statements for decision-making.​

5.​ Loops: Used for iteration (for, while).​

6.​ Functions: Reusable blocks of code.​

7.​ Comments (#): Enhance readability.​

Example Shell Script (Bash)


#!/bin/bash
echo "Hello, World!"
name="User"
echo "Welcome, $name"

Common Shell Commands

●​ echo: Prints text to the terminal.​

●​ ls: Lists directory contents.​

●​ cd: Changes directories.​

●​ cp, mv, rm: File operations.​

●​ chmod, chown: Modify file permissions.​

●​ grep, awk, sed: Text processing.​

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages:

●​ Easy to learn and use.​

●​ Efficient for system automation.​

●​ Can integrate with other scripts and commands.​

Disadvantages:

●​ Slower compared to compiled languages.​

●​ Prone to syntax errors and debugging challenges.​

●​ Limited in complex application development.​

Conclusion

Shell scripting is an essential tool for automating tasks, managing systems, and handling
repetitive operations efficiently. Mastering shell scripting improves productivity and system
administration skills.

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