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Master the fundamentals of Bash shell scripting and build practical command-line skills to automate tasks, process files, and analyze data in Linux environments. This course guides you from writing your first Bash scripts through configuring the shell environment, working with variables and arrays, manipulating strings, applying regular expressions, managing file permissions, and using Awk for powerful text and data processing. Designed for beginner and intermediate learners, this course combines core Bash scripting concepts with hands-on applications in system administration, file management, and automation. You'll explore Linux shell configuration, environment variables, user settings, shell commands, file handling, input processing, and advanced tools such as grep, find, sort, uniq, and Awk to solve practical scripting challenges. What sets this course apart is its structured learning path that progresses from Bash scripting fundamentals to Linux shell configuration, advanced file processing, and data analysis with Awk. By the end of the course, you'll be able to write reusable Bash scripts, configure and customize the Linux shell environment, process and analyze text files, manage file ownership and permissions, and automate repetitive workflows with confidence. Whether you're strengthening your command-line skills or preparing for automation, system administration, or DevOps-related responsibilities, this course provides a practical foundation you can apply immediately.

Syllabus

Foundations of Bash Scripting
- This module introduces learners to the basics of Bash scripting, file handling, numeric tests, and conditional logic. By mastering these scripting fundamentals, learners will gain the skills to automate simple tasks and build confidence in command-line programming.
Shell Environment & Configuration
- This module explores the Linux shell environment, system configurations, and user management. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of environment variables, booting processes, and system-level settings critical for shell scripting.
Variables, Strings & Regular Expressions
- This module covers variables, arrays, string manipulation, and regular expressions in Bash scripting. Learners will apply these tools to create dynamic scripts that handle text processing and pattern matching efficiently.
External Commands & File Processing
- This module introduces external Linux commands, file handling tools, and permission management. Learners will practice advanced file processing using commands like grep, find, sort, and uniq to enhance scripting efficiency.
Awk and Data Processing
- This module introduces the Awk programming language for text and data processing. Learners will explore Awk syntax, pattern matching, grouping, and data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from structured data.