Part 4 - Beginner's Guide to Bash Scripting

This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping Part 3 - Functions in Bash Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash (This Page) In this part, we will be covering how to create menus in Bash scripting on Linux. We will first cover a basic menu that is really simple to set up and use but also flexible and works for most cases. We will also go over a more advanced menu that offers a very different user experience which is more like a GUI, just in the terminal instead. ...

02-10-2023 · Adam

3 Bash VS Code Linux Extensions You Should be Using

Have you been following our Beginner’s Guide to Bash Scripting series? If not, check it out. I do most of my programming in all languages using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Linux. I enjoy how easy it is to use as well as some of the integrations it offers, but also the extensions that are available. For Bash, there are quite a few extensions available that will extend VS Code to make your coding more efficient and error-free. We are going to take a look at 3 of those Bash extensions today. ...

02-07-2023 · Adam

Part 3 – Beginners Guide to Bash Scripting

This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping Part 3 - Functions in Bash (This Page) Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash Welcome back to Part 3 of our Beginners Guide to Bash Scripting. In this guide, we’ll be talking about functions in bash scripting. ...

02-04-2023 · Adam

Part 2 - Beginners Guide to Bash Scripting

This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping (This Page) Part 3 - Functions in Bash Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash In this part, we will be covering the following topics related to Bash scripting on Linux. If/Else Statement Loops Being able to control the flow, do comparisons, make decisions and loop are all core parts of any programming or scripting language. Bash offers all of these and if you’re already familiar with other programming and scripting languages, you will pick up the syntax pretty easily. Let’s jump in with if/else statements, you will find many example bash scripts below to help you. ...

02-01-2023 · Adam

Beginners Guide to Bash Scripting

Are you tired of manually performing repetitive tasks on the command line? Well, have no fear because bash scripting is here! This beginner’s guide to bash scripting will take you from a basic command line user to a bash scripting pro in no time. Say goodbye to manual labor and hello to automation. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the fundamentals of bash scripting and how to use it to streamline your workflow. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the exciting world of bash scripting! ...

01-30-2023 · Adam