Advanced Bash Scripting Guide

Summary This comprehensive and authoritative book about bash programming is a must-have book for any Linux/Unix professionals. It is both a tutorial and a reference on shell scripting with Bash.It assumes no previous knowledge of scripting or programming, but progresses rapidly toward an intermediate/advanced level of instruction . . . all the while sneaking in little nuggets of UNIX® wisdom and lore. It serves as a textbook, a manual for self-study, and as a reference and source of knowledge on shell scripting techniques. The exercises and heavily-commented examples invite active reader participation, under the premise that the only way to really learn scripting is to write scripts. This book is suitable for classroom use as a general introduction to programming concepts. Notes: this book has been splited into Volume 1 and Volume 2.Volume 1 contains all content except appdendixes. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/170640039X ) Volume 2 contains all appdendixes. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/1707048916) Table of Contents of Volume 1 Part 1. Introduction 1. Shell Programming! 2. Starting Off With a Sha-Bang Part 2. Basics 3. Special Characters 4. Introduction to Variables and Parameters 5. Quoting 6. Exit and Exit Status 7. Tests 8. Operations and Related Topics Part 3. Beyond the Basics 9. Another Look at Variables 10. Manipulating Variables 11. Loops and Branches 12. Command Substitution 13. Arithmetic Expansion 14. Recess Time Part 4. Commands 15. Internal Commands and Builtins 16. External Filters, Programs and Commands 17. System and Administrative Commands Part 5. Advanced Topics 18. Regular Expressions 19. Here Documents 20. I/O Redirection 21. Subshells 22. Restricted Shells 23. Process Substitution 24. Functions 25. Aliases 26. List Constructs 27. Arrays 28. Indirect References 29. /dev and /proc 30. Network Programming 31. Of Zeros and Nulls 32. Debugging 33. Options 34. Gotchas 35. Scripting With Style 36. Miscellany 37. Bash, versions 2, 3, and 4 38. Endnotes 38.1. Author's Note 38.2. About the Author 38.3. Where to Go For Help 38.4. Tools Used to Produce This Book 38.5. Credits 38.6. Disclaimer Bibliography

Advance your understanding of the Linux command line with this invaluable resource Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 4th Edition is the newest installment in the indispensable series known to Linux developers all over the world. Packed with concrete strategies and practical tips, the latest edition includes brand-new content covering: Understanding the Shell Writing Simple Script Utilities Producing Database, Web & Email Scripts Creating Fun Little Shell Scripts Written by accomplished Linux professionals Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum, Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 4th Edition teaches readers the fundamentals and advanced topics necessary for a comprehensive understanding of shell scripting in Linux. The book is filled with real-world examples and usable scripts, helping readers navigate the challenging Linux environment with ease and convenience. The book is perfect for anyone who uses Linux at home or in the office and will quickly find a place on every Linux enthusiast’s bookshelf.

Summary This comprehensive and authoritative book about bash programming is a must-have book for any Linux/Unix professionals. It is both a tutorial and a reference on shell scripting with Bash.It assumes no previous knowledge of scripting or programming, but progresses rapidly toward an intermediate/advanced level of instruction . . . all the while sneaking in little nuggets of UNIX® wisdom and lore. It serves as a textbook, a manual for self-study, and as a reference and source of knowledge on shell scripting techniques. The exercises and heavily-commented examples invite active reader participation, under the premise that the only way to really learn scripting is to write scripts. This book is suitable for classroom use as a general introduction to programming concepts. Notes: this book has been splited into Volume 1 and Volume 2.Volume 1 contains all content except appdendixes. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/170640039X ) Volume 2 contains all appdendixes. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/1707048916) Table of Contents of Volume 2 A. Contributed Scripts B. Reference Cards C. A Sed and Awk Micro-Primer C.1. Sed C.2. Awk D. Parsing and Managing Pathnames E. Exit Codes With Special Meanings F. A Detailed Introduction to I/O and I/O Redirection G. Command-Line Options G.1. Standard Command-Line Options G.2. Bash Command-Line Options H. Important Files I. Important System Directories J. An Introduction to Programmable Completion K. Localization L. History Commands M. Sample .bashrc and .bash_profile Files N. Converting DOS Batch Files to Shell Scripts O. Exercises O.1. Analyzing Scripts O.2. Writing Scripts P. Revision History Q. Download and Mirror Sites R. To Do List S. Copyright T. ASCII Table

The Bash Guide for Beginners (Second Edition) discusses concepts useful in the daily life of the serious Bash user. While a basic knowledge of shell usage is required, it starts with a discussion of shell building blocks and common practices. Then it presents the grep, awk and sed tools that will later be used to create more interesting examples. The second half of the course is about shell constructs such as loops, conditional tests, functions and traps, and a number of ways to make interactive scripts. All chapters come with examples and exercises that will help you become familiar with the theory.

O'Reilly's bestselling book on Linux's bash shell is at it again. Now that Linux is an established player both as a server and on the desktop Learning the bash Shell has been updated and refreshed to account for all the latest changes. Indeed, this third edition serves as the most valuable guide yet to the bash shell.As any good programmer knows, the first thing users of the Linux operating system come face to face with is the shell the UNIX term for a user interface to the system. In other words, it's what lets you communicate with the computer via the keyboard and display. Mastering the bash shell might sound fairly simple but it isn't. In truth, there are many complexities that need careful explanation, which is just what Learning the bash Shell provides.If you are new to shell programming, the book provides an excellent introduction, covering everything from the most basic to the most advanced features. And if you've been writing shell scripts for years, it offers a great way to find out what the new shell offers. Learning the bash Shell is also full of practical examples of shell commands and programs that will make everyday use of Linux that much easier. With this book, programmers will learn: How to install bash as your login shell The basics of interactive shell use, including UNIX file and directory structures, standard I/O, and background jobs Command line editing, history substitution, and key bindings How to customize your shell environment without programming The nuts and bolts of basic shell programming, flow control structures, command-line options and typed variables Process handling, from job control to processes, coroutines and subshells Debugging techniques, such as trace and verbose modes Techniques for implementing system-wide shell customization and features related to system security