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Mastering Linux Shell Scripting
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Mastering Linux Shell Scripting
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Overview of this book
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.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
1. What and Why of Scripting with Bash
2. Creating Interactive Scripts
3. Conditions Attached
4. Creating Code Snippets
5. Alternative Syntax
6. Iterating with Loops
7. Creating Building Blocks with Functions
8. Introducing sed
9. Automating Apache Virtual Hosts
10. Awk Fundamentals
11. Summarizing Logs with Awk
12. A Better lastlog with Awk
13. Using Perl as a Bash Scripting Alternative
14. Using Python as a Bash Scripting Alternative
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