Every time we publish a Linux hack that uses a shell script, someone will chime in about how awful it is to program shell scripts. While we like the ubiquity and efficiency, we can’t disagree ...

Dive into the world of Linux shell scripting with this hands-on guide. If you’re comfortable using the command line on Unix or Linux but haven’t fully explored Bash, this book is for you.

What Else Is There to Know About Exit Status? Exit codes are pretty simple, following the Unix principle, and this is part of ...

How do you know your shell script is error-free before you deploy it? Of course, nothing can catch all errors, but you might try ShellCheck. When you compile a C program, the compiler usually ...