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Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

This course will help those new to shells and shell scripting to build a foundation with the Bash shell. We'll learn several Bash shell commands that will allow you to navigate and use the shell for everyday tasks. We will also write a Bash shell script that will back up a directory and email the compressed file, a culmination of all the commands we’ll cover. We will cover: Not only will you gain the knowledge to customize your system, you will have a solid foundation to expand what you can do with Bash on the command line and in scripts. This beginner-level guided project is perfect for those who have an interest in learning to use a Linux or Unix operating system, whether to gain new skills in IT or software development, or to use an alternative to commercial, proprietary software. Those with no experience in IT, software development, cybersecurity, and more can start here and build on necessary skills for future training and employment. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Status: Linux
Status: Unix Shell
BeginnerGuided Project2 hours

Featured reviews

RC

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2020

Great overview of bash shell scripting and how to use bash. I just felt too fast paced, however I managed to understand most of the content.

SC

4.0Reviewed Jul 10, 2020

Well explained, but the course was too short. Should have dived into loops, conditional statements, etc.

SB

5.0Reviewed Sep 24, 2020

amazing experience through this project i have learned a new concept and i wish this will help in my carrier in hacking.....! thank you

SP

5.0Reviewed Jul 13, 2020

The course provides a very good overview of the basics if the bash shell and goes from simple commands such as handling directories to automating backup tasks using Crontab. Really good experience!

SY

5.0Reviewed Oct 30, 2020

It was an easy course for beginners. Hope we get another course from Mrs Grady.

BS

4.0Reviewed Sep 1, 2020

Very well design Course and great virtual environment for practice , unfortunately the content of the Course is a bit short

PK

4.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

I almost got 85% ...only few things about the alias were a bit confusing!! But it was a good one..

AA

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2020

Very nice project. Easy to follow and understand. Go for it to learn bash if you are new to it

AS

5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2020

Excellent Course for both Beginners & People with Basic Knowledge of Linux, alike!! :)

GN

4.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2020

why not show how to use crontab with our script we've created in this project?

SS

5.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2020

The course was extraordinary.But the speed of the instructor was higher.Though it was a beginner course,it is meant to be intermediate.

SM

4.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2020

I would say it is a good course to start with for a beginner to get an idea about shell scripting and bash commands.i wish this course could explain few more useful commands.

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