Duke University

Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

Noah Gift
Kennedy Behrman
Alfredo Deza

Instructors: Noah Gift

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(115 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

65 hours to complete
3 weeks at 21 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Use Linux tools build data engineering solutions.

  • Develop Bash syntax to configure and control Linux.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn to use Linux to solve technical problems common in software engineering, data engineering and machine learning. You will explore the key parts of the Linux shell, and learn how to implement your knowledge in common scenarios.

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18 videos13 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt5 ungraded labs

In this module, you will learn to configure Bash Scripts to enhance and control your Linux development environment and production systems. You will also learn about Shell variables, and how to effectively use Standard In and Standard Out.

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14 videos6 readings4 assignments3 ungraded labs

In this module, you will learn to build Bash Scripts to solve common problems in Data Engineering. You will also learn about Shell logic, dealing with data in the shell, and how to build command-line tools in Bash. You will then apply this knowledge to create command-line tools in Bash.

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18 videos6 readings4 assignments4 ungraded labs

In this module, you will learn to use Linux to compose file and data management solutions. You will also learn to search the filesystem, modify files, directories and control permissions. You will then process text in Bash and apply this knowledge to create a search solution in Bash.

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17 videos7 readings4 assignments5 ungraded labs

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Noah Gift
Duke University
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