The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide: Automate, Optimize, and Empower tasks with Linux Shell Scripting

Master Linux Shells – Your Complete Guide to Practical Success with Bash, Zsh, PowerShell

Key Features
Develop portable scripts using Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell that work seamlessly across Linux, macOS, and Unix systems
Progress seamlessly through chapters with clear concepts, practical examples, and hands-on labs for skill development
Build real-world Linux administration scripts, enhancing your troubleshooting and management skills
Book Description
Dive into the world of Linux shell scripting with this hands-on guide. If you’re comfortable using the command line on Unix or Linux but haven’t fully explored Bash, this book is for you. It’s designed for programmers familiar with languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP who want to make the most of shell scripting.

This isn’t just another theory-heavy book—you’ll learn by doing. Each chapter builds on the last, taking you from shell basics to writing practical scripts that solve real-world problems. With nearly a hundred interactive labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience in automation, system administration, and troubleshooting.

While Bash is the primary focus, you'll also get a look at Z Shell and PowerShell, expanding your skills and adaptability. From mastering command redirection and pipelines to writing scripts that work across different Unix-like systems, this book equips you for real-world Linux challenges.

By the end, you'll be equipped to write efficient shell scripts that streamline your workflow and improve system automation.

What you will learn
Grasp the concept of shells and explore their diverse types for varied system interactions
Master redirection, pipes, and compound commands for efficient shell operations
Leverage text stream filters within scripts for dynamic data manipulation
Harness functions and build libraries to create modular and reusable shell scripts
Explore the basic programming constructs that apply to all programming languages
Engineer portable shell scripts, ensuring compatibility across diverse platforms beyond Linux
Who this book is for
This book is for programmers who use the command line on Unix and Linux servers already, but don't write primarily in Bash. This book is ideal for programmers who've been using a scripting language such as Python, JavaScript or PHP, and would like to understand and use Bash more effectively. It’s also great for beginning programmers, who want to learn programming concepts.

Table of Contents
Getting Started with the Shell
Interpreting Commands
Understanding Variables and Pipelines
Understanding Input/Output Redirection
Customizing the Environment
Text Stream Filters – Part 1
Text Stream Filters – Part 2
Basic Shell Script Construction
Filtering Text with grep, sed, and Regular Expressions
Understanding Functions
Performing Mathematical Operations
Automating Scripts with here Documents and expect
Scripting with ImageMagick
Using awk–Part 1
Using awk–Part 2
Creating User Interfaces with yad, dialog, and xdialog
Using Shell Options with getops
Shell Scripting for Security Professionals
Shell Script Portability
Shell Script Security
Debugging Shell Scripts
Introduction to Z Shell Scripting