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Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 4th Edition

Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 4th Edition

Advance your understanding of the Linux command line with this invaluable resource


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Published
December 2020
Publisher
Wiley
Chapters
28

About the course

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.

Authors

Richard Blum

Richard Blum

Richard Blum, CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, Linux Essentials, has worked in the IT industry for more than 25 years as both a systems and network administrator, and he has published numerous Linux and open source books. Rich is an online instructor for Linux and web programming courses that are used by colleges and universities across the United States. When he is not being a computer nerd, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife, Barbara, and his two daughters, Katie Jane and Jessica.
Christine Bresnahan

Christine Bresnahan

Christine Bresnahan, CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, Linux Essentials, started working with computers more than 30 years ago in the IT industry as a systems administrator. Christine is an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College, where she teaches Linux certification and Python programming classes. She also writes books and produces instructional resources for the classroom.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Starting with Linux Shells
Chapter 2: Getting to the Shell
Chapter 3: Basic Bash Shell Commands
Chapter 4: More Bash Shell Commands
Chapter 5: Understanding the Shell
Chapter 6: Using Linux Environment Variables
Chapter 7: Understanding Linux File Permissions
Chapter 8: Managing Filesystems
Chapter 9: Installing Software
Chapter 10: Working with Editors
Chapter 11: Basic Script Building
Chapter 12: Using Structured Commands
Chapter 13: More Structured Commands
Chapter 14: Handling User Input
Chapter 15: Presenting Data
Chapter 16: Script Control
Chapter 17: Creating Functions
Chapter 18: Writing Scripts for Graphical Desktops
Chapter 19: Introducing sed and gawk
Chapter 20: Regular Expressions
Chapter 21: Advanced sed
Chapter 22: Advanced gawk
Chapter 23: Working with Alternative Shells
Chapter 24: Writing Simple Script Utilities
Chapter 25: Getting Organized
Chapter 26: APPENDIX A: Quick Guide to Bash Commands
Chapter 27: APPENDIX B: Quick Guide to sed and gawk
Chapter 28: Index

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Published
December 2020
Publisher
Wiley
Chapters
28

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