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Understanding & Practicing Shell Script Programming : A Simple Introduction to Linux Automation - Louis Schirmer

Understanding & Practicing Shell Script Programming

A Simple Introduction to Linux Automation

By: Louis Schirmer, Uwe Schirmer

Paperback | 18 December 2026

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Learning shell scripting is like mastering a martial art—it requires practice, structure, and a solid foundation. This book is aimed at system administrators, developers and students who want to learn shell scripting from scratch and apply it practically. Each chapter teaches practice-relevant techniques with which you can systematically build up your skills. You start with the basics, syntax and the most important terminal commands. Advanced topics such as process control, timed tasks with cron, and other automation techniques round off your training. After each chapter, you'll take a belt exam - a challenging exercise to consolidate your knowledge. You will create your own quiz game step by step and work out all the basics of shell script programming, which are indispensable in everyday admin and DevOps life. Features:- All the Essentials for Linux Automation with Shell Scripting- Systematic introduction from syntax and control structures to automation and process control- With step-by-step instructions and practical exercises this book is ideal for professionals and students alike

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