Learn Bash Scripting

This is a free tutorial series that will teach you the basics of Bash shell scripting.

Each chapter is written in a hands-on approach. Which means you should be able to follow the examples on your Linux system. There are sample exercises to test your learning at the end of each chapter.

What will you learn?

There are nine sections in this bash scripting tutorial. You'll learn to:

Create and run your first bash shell script
Use variables
Pass arguments and accept user inputs in your bash scripts
Perform mathematical calculations
Manipulate strings
Use conditional statements like if-else
Use for, while and until loops
Create functions

Who is the target audience?

Anyone who wants to start learning bash shell scripting.

If you are a student with shell scripting as part of your course curriculum, this series is for you.

If you are a regular desktop Linux user, this series will help you understand most shell scripts you come across while exploring various software and fixes. You could also use it to automate some common, repetitive tasks.

By the end of this bash scripting tutorial, you should be able to write simple bash scripts.

Prerequisites

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It is desirable that you have basic knowledge of the Linux command line and any programming language.

If you are absolutely new to the Linux command line, I advise you to get the basics right first.

You should understand how to go to a specific location in the command line. For that, you need to understand how path works in the Linux filesystem works.