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Gain insights into Bash programming to automate daily tasks. Explore computer operations, developer tools, basic concepts, and hands-on exercises for a solid programming foundation.
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Learning to program computers by yourself is challenging, but we’ve got you! In this course, you’ll learn how to use Bash. Its features will help you solve your daily computer tasks—and even automate some of them! This course covers the general principles of computer operations, developer tools and their requirements, and basic programming concepts in detail. It will also help you consolidate your new knowledge through exercises for each topic. Moreover, the playground areas will give you hands-on practice for the exercises. Overall, this experience should be a great start to your programming journey.
Learning to program computers by yourself is challenging, but we’ve got you! In this course, you’ll learn how to use Bash. Its f...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learn about operating system from scratch
Learn basics of Bash
Learn how to use Bash commands in a shell
Explore the features of Bash scripts
Learn how to automate your daily tasks using bash scripts
Learn about operating system from scratch

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Bash

OS Fundamentals

Computer Basics

Bash features

Bash scripts

Bash commands

Bash utilities

Logical expressions

Content

1.

Introduction

4 Lessons

Get familiar with Bash programming, its practical applications, and effective learning approaches.

2.

Origins of the OS

5 Lessons

Look at the evolution of operating systems from early electromechanical computers to commercial use.

4.

Application

7 Lessons

Apply your skills to manage programs, understand memory levels, and convert number systems.

5.

Bash Shell

3 Lessons

Take a closer look at Bash's development tools, command interpreter modes, and command-line interface.

7.

Command Information

2 Lessons

Piece together the parts of how to access command information and utilize Bash documentation.

13.

Arithmetic Expressions and Operations

8 Lessons

Tackle integer arithmetic, number representations, and Bash operations in programming tasks.

15.

Logical Operations and Increments

3 Lessons

Step through logical operations, increments, and the ternary operator in Bash.

18.

Package Manager

2 Lessons

Enhance your skills in using Unix package managers to manage software installations and dependencies.

19.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Take a look at advancing skills and exploring new Bash programming topics.

20.

Bash Scripts Tools

4 Lessons

Tackle essential tools and methods for writing, editing, and managing Bash scripts efficiently.

21.

APPENDIX

2 Lessons

Build on Bash execution across Windows and macOS for seamless scripting.
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