Linux Command Line with Shell Scripting Bible R Blum 2008 Indiana Wiley

Linux Command Line with Shell Scripting goes back to the basics and then works through to the advanced. Hence the name, Bible. It provides the user with everything they would every need to know in one book – all of the command lines are covered in this guide. It can be used not only as a tutorial for those looking to learn the Linux scripting, but also can be used as a reference for those advanced users just looking to consolidate their knowledge.

It teaches a wide variety of shells, such as ash, tcsh, ksh, korn and zsh. After reading this book, a user will be able to perform a wide variety of tasks without use of the GUI, such as Web programming, file/system navigation, use of databases, moniter programs, make queries, understand Linux desktop, run background scripts, use sed, gawk and regular expressions, as much more. The book also contains a wide variety of examples to aid the user’s understanding.

For anyone interested in Linux scripting, or anyone who already has some knowledge. It covers all the essential needed for a beginner to begin command line scripting with Linux, it takes the user through a logical step and offers real world example to aid the learner. It covers all of the command line language. There is also an alphabetical contents page at the beginning, therefore making the book useful for advanced users who need a reference or who perhaps are looking to consolidate their knowledge.

Overall, this book is an essential for any beginner who is looking to learn command-line scripting. However it is not for the faint hearted as it covers scripts and the command line languages in a great amount of detail. This book is solely for those who are serious about learning Linux command line scripting.

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Summary:

Pros
Easy to understand
Clear and concise language
Use of examples
Good for beginners
Good for advanced users
Covers all Linux scripting languages

Cons
Not soley on Bash scripting, but other command line languages
Any users must be dedicated to learning as the book goes into great detail

Other reviewers rating:
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Our rating:
This book is as essential addition of the bookcase of anyone looking to learn Linux command line scripting for any advanced users looking for a reference to consolidate and refresh their knowledge.

4 ^1/2 / 5