Introduction to Linux Bash Scripting

Overview

Dive into the world of Linux command-line and terminal basics through this comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial series on Bash scripting. Master essential concepts such as variables, if statements, loops, and more. Begin with the fundamentals of getting started and progress through practical applications like creating a universal update script and correcting laptop insomnia. Explore advanced topics including filesystem locations for Bash scripts, case statements, and sending emails using sendEmail. Gain hands-on experience with executing commands, performing basic math functions, and managing standard input, output, and error. By the end of this series, develop the skills to write efficient and powerful Bash scripts for various Linux tasks and automation.

Syllabus

Introduction to Bash Scripting 01 - Getting Started.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 02 - Hello World.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 03 - Intro to Variables.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 04 - Executing Commands.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 05 - Basic Math Functions.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 06 - A Simple "If" Statement.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 07 - Checking the Existence of Files and Folders.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 08 - Universal Update Script.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 09 - Standard Input, Output, & Error.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 10 - Creating a While Loop.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 11 - Correcting Laptop Insomnia.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 12 - Filesystem Locations For Bash Scripts.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 13 - The Case Statement.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 14 - Sending Email with sendEmail.
Introduction to Bash Scripting 15 - Sending Email (Part 2).
Introduction to Bash Scripting 16 - Sending Email (Part 3).