Master the Bash Shell

Module 1: Bash Shell Basics

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: What is Bash, using the terminal, command structure, man pages

• Hands-on: Run basic commands like ls, cd, mkdir, and navigate the file system

Module 2: File & Directory Operations

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Copying, moving, deleting files; permissions and ownership

• Hands-on: Use chmod, chown, and find to manage files and access rights

Module 3: Text Processing & Filters

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: cat, grep, awk, sed, cut, sort, uniq

• Hands-on: Extract data from logs, filter patterns, and format output using pipelines

Module 4: Shell Scripting Essentials

⏳ 2 hours

• Topics: Variables, input/output, command-line arguments, script structure

• Hands-on: Write simple scripts to automate backups and monitor disk usage

Module 5: Control Flow & Loops

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: if, case, for, while, until constructs

• Hands-on: Build logic-driven scripts for conditional tasks and looping automation

Module 6: Functions & Debugging

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Declaring functions, scope, error handling, trap, debugging with set -x

• Hands-on: Modularize your scripts and catch runtime issues effectively

Module 7: Bash in Real-World Scenarios

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Scheduling with cron, log rotation, system updates, user account automation

• Hands-on: Automate user creation, backups, and update notifications

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