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Bash Idioms by Carl Albing

Bash Idioms

Write Powerful, Flexible, Readable Shell Scripts

Carl Albing, JP Vossen

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · April 19, 2022

Shell scripts are everywhere, especially those written in bash-compatible syntax.

Programming BasicsLinux SystemsUNIX Systems
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Who it’s for
Learn to decipher older bash scripts and write clearer code using practical shell idioms.
Themes
Readable Bash scripting, Bash idioms, Task automation
Genres
UNIX Systems, Programming Basics, Linux Systems

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About this book

Shell scripts are everywhere, especially those written in bash-compatible syntax. But these scripts can be complex and obscure. Complexity is the enemy of security, but it's also the enemy of readability and understanding. With this practical book, you'll learn how to decipher old bash code and write new code that's as clear and readable as possible. Authors Carl Albing and JP Vossen show you how to use the power and flexibility of the shell to your advantage.

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You may know enough bash to get by, but this book will take your skills from manageable to magnificent. Whether you use Linux, Unix, Windows, or a Mac, you'll learn how to read and write scripts like an expert. Your future you will thank you. You'll explore the clear idioms to use and obscure ones to avoid, so that you can: - Write useful, flexible, and readable bash code with style that is consistent with developers around the world. - Save time and ensure consistency when automating tasks - Discover how bash idioms can make your code clean and concise .

Readable Bash Code

Learn to decipher older bash scripts and write clearer code using practical shell idioms.

Come here for

  • Deciphering old bash code
  • Clear idioms to use and obscure ones to avoid

Expect

  • Writing useful, flexible, readable bash code
  • Saving time and ensuring consistency when automating tasks

Where it sits

Linux Systems46%
Programming Basics32%
UNIX Systems18%

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Publisher categories

  • UNIX Systems
  • Linux Systems
  • Programming Languages
Authors
Carl Albing, JP Vossen
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Published
April 19, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Readable Bash scripting · Bash idioms · Task automation
Reading lane
UNIX Systems