{"product_id":"mastering-linux-shell-scripting-second-edition-a-practical-guide-to-linux-command-line-bash-scripting-and-shell-programming-9781788990554","title":"Mastering Linux Shell Scripting - Second Edition: A practical guide to Linux command-line, Bash scripting, and Shell programming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the complexities of Bash shell scripting and unlock the power of shell for your enterprise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify high-level steps such as verifying user input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing the command line and conditional statements in creating\/executing simple shell scripts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate and edit dynamic shell scripts to manage complex and repetitive tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeverage the command-line to bypass GUI and automate common tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll discover everything you need to know to master shell scripting and make informed choices about the elements you employ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrab your favorite editor and start writing your best Bash scripts step by step. 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. You will also learn to write complex shell scripts. This book will also deep dive into file system administration, directories, and system administration like networking, process management, user authentications, and package installation and regular expressions. Towards the end of the book, you will learn how to use Python as a BASH Scripting alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will know shell scripts at the snap of your fingers and will be able to automate and communicate with your system with keyboard expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake, execute, and debug your first Bash script\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate interactive scripts that prompt for user input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster menu structures for operators with little command-line experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop scripts that dynamically edit web configuration files to produce a new virtual host\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite scripts that use AWK to search and reports on log files\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraft effective scripts using functions as building blocks, reducing maintenance and build time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake informed choices by comparing different script languages such as Python with BASH\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEbrahim, Mokhtar:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mokhtar Ebrahim started working as a Linux system administrator in 2010. He is responsible for maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting Linux servers for multiple clients around the world. He loves writing shell and Python scripts to automate his work. He writes technical articles on the Like Geeks website about Linux, Python, web development, and server administration. He is a father to a beautiful girl and a husband to a faithful wife.","brand":"Packt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363179139346,"sku":"9781788990554","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d53a778b-6f91-4e12-bda7-163361c4131f.jpg?v=1728407275","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mastering-linux-shell-scripting-second-edition-a-practical-guide-to-linux-command-line-bash-scripting-and-shell-programming-9781788990554","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}