COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will be able to create bash scripts with ease. You'll learn how to take tedious and repetitious tasks and turn them into programs that will save you time and simplify your life on Linux, Unix, or MAC systems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- Understand the process of writing bash shell scripts that solve real-world problems.

- Learn how to quickly find and fix the most common shell scripting errors.

- Accept input from a user and then make decisions on that input.

- Learn how best to accept and process command line arguments.

- Learn special variables and how/when to use them in your shell scripts.

- Build a shell script creation checklist

- Revew a standard shell script template.

- Practice exercises with real world examples and solutions.

AVERAGE STUDY TIME: 2-3 HOURS

Completion of this course delivers a 4PRO+ CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY and includes a BADGE/SEAL for the Certificate of Bash Scripting and Shell Programming Proficiency (4CBSSP) course which has been reviewed and approved by the 4ProPlus Educational and Technical Advisory Boards.