Mastering Linux Shell Scripting

by Andrew Mallett

Shell scripting is a quick method to prototype a complex application or a problem by automating tasks when working on Linux-based systems. Using both simple one-line commands and command sequences complex problems can be solved with ease, from text processing to backing up sysadmin tools. In this book, you'll discover everything you need to know to master shell scripting and make informed choices about the elements you employ. Get to grips with the fundamentals of creating and running a script in normal mode, and in debug mode. Learn about various conditional statements' code snippets, and realize the power of repetition and loops in your shell script. Implement functions and edit files using the Stream Editor, script in Perl, program in Python – as well as complete coverage of other scripting languages to ensure you can choose the best tool for your project. Andrew Mallett is the owner of The Urban Penguin and is a comprehensive provider for professional Linux software development, training, and services. Having always been a command-line fan, he feels that so much time can be saved through knowing command-line shortcuts and scripting. TheUrbanPenguin YouTube channel, maintained by Andrew, has well over 800 videos to support this and he has authored four other Packt titles.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technical

198 pages, Paperback

Published December 24, 2015

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book. Nothing special. Everything in there and much much more already available online for free. But here you pay for the paper.

[Miguel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good to get a good overall grasp of bash.

[Elie De Brauwer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some mixed feelings, it's a quite relaxing book to read. First half mainly covers bash, and I was convinced the second half is diving in different topics (sed, awk, perl and python). Needless to say that a mere thirty pages per topic is way too little to cover some ground. However it takes courage to actually devote chapters to some of these languages who are getting more extinct by the day.

[Sandeep]

Excellent book for shell scripting