Scripting Languages

Scripting languages are programming languages designed to automate frequently executed tasks, manipulate data, and control a sequence of operations within a system. Coursera's scripting languages catalogue provides comprehensive knowledge on popular scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Perl, and Ruby. You'll learn everything from basic syntax, data types, and control structures to more advanced topics like error handling, file I/O operations, and creating user-defined functions. Enhance your programming skills by understanding how to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable scripts for web development, data manipulation, and system administration tasks.

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  • From the course: Using Python to Interact with the Operating System·Lesson: Bash Scripting

  • From the course: Technical Support Fundamentals·Lesson: Introduction to Software

  • Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

  • From the course: Crash Course on Python

  • From the course: Crash Course on Python·Lesson: Module Review

  • From the course: Crash Course on Python·Lesson: Writing a Script from the Ground Up

  • From the course: Crash Course on Python·Lesson: Dictionaries

  • From the course: Using Python to Interact with the Operating System·Lesson: Module Review

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  • From the course: Loops and Strings·Lesson: For loops

  • From the course: Loops and Strings·Lesson: Strings

  • From the course: Data Analysis with R Programming·Lesson: Explore the tidyverse