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The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux
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The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

Taught in English

Moustafa Ashmawy

Instructor: Moustafa Ashmawy

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Beginner level

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1.5 hours
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.1

(21 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to create your own scripts using the bash shell; As You’ll be able to identify and apply the basic scripting techniques.

  • Learn how to use if statements and loops in bash and manage files using bash scripting.

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Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.1

(21 reviews)

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Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Your First Bash Script

  2. Creating a User Input Script

  3. Conditions in Bash

  4. Loops in Bash

  5. Files Management

Recommended experience

Basic Linux commands: echo, ls, pwd

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  • Available only on desktop

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