Shell Scripting for Beginners
BeginnerGuided Project
Developers use Linux shell scripting to automate tasks, customize their environment, and increase their efficiency and productivity. Enroll in this guided project to learn the basics of running Linux shell scripts.
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Language
- English
Topic
- Linux
Enrollment Count
- 1.19K
Skills You Will Learn
- Linux
Offered By
- IBMSkillsNetwork
Estimated Effort
- 30 minutes
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- November 12, 2024
About this Guided Project
A shell script is essentially a series of commands written in a text file that the shell interpreter runs to automate tasks and perform system administration functions. You can use shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks, set up environment variables, run backups, and more.
In this guided project, discover how you can create basic shell scripts to run commands.
First, you’ll create a new script file that accepts a username and prints a welcome message. Next, you’ll edit the script and add the code needed to transform the script into a launchable, runnable file. Then, learn how to add permissions to the script and run the file.
After completing this guided project, you’ll be ready to work with your own Linux shell scripts and create more complex files.
A Look at the Project Ahead
After completing this project, you'll be able to:
- Create and execute a simple bash shell script.
- Implement the 'shabang' directive in a bash shell script.
What You'll Need
For this project, you will need:
- Just a web browser!
Everything else is provided to you via the IBM Skills Network Cloud IDE based on Theia, where you will have access to a working lab environment that we offer as part of the IBM Skills Network Lab environment. This platform works best with current versions of modern browsers.
Language
- English
Topic
- Linux
Enrollment Count
- 1.19K
Skills You Will Learn
- Linux
Offered By
- IBMSkillsNetwork
Estimated Effort
- 30 minutes
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- November 12, 2024
Instructors
Ramesh Sannareddy
Corporate IT Trainer
Ramesh Sannareddy holds a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems (Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani). He has two and a half decades of experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Management, Database Administration, Information Integration and Automation. He worked for companies like Intergraph, Genpact, HCL, and Microsoft. Currently, he is a freelancer and pursues his passion for teaching. He teaches Data Science, Machine Learning, Programming and Databases.
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