In this course, you will learn how to enhance your shell scripting skills with advanced techniques that will empower you to write powerful and efficient scripts. You’ll master functions, libraries, graphical scripting, and the use of advanced tools like sed, awk, and Regular Expressions (RegEx) to manipulate data and automate complex tasks.
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What you'll learn
Create and manage reusable functions and function libraries to streamline your scripts.
Master the sed and awk tools to manipulate text and data effectively.
Understand and implement Regular Expressions for powerful pattern matching.
Build interactive, graphical scripts for user engagement using advanced GUI tools.
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will delve into advanced concepts of bash scripting by focusing on Functions and Libraries. You will gain a deeper understanding of defining and using functions, managing variables within them, and creating a library of reusable functions to enhance the efficiency and readability of your scripts.
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2 videos
In this module, we will dive into the powerful tools sed and awk to enhance your scripting capabilities. You'll learn the fundamentals of sed, including substitution, deletion, and text manipulation, as well as how to format and process data using gawk. By the end of this module, you'll be able to effectively carve out and modify specific data within your scripts.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore the intricacies of Regular Expressions (RegEx) and their application within sed and gawk. You'll gain a solid foundation in RegEx syntax, including special characters and character classes, and progress to more advanced concepts like negation, ranges, and expression grouping. By the end, you'll be equipped to perform complex pattern matching and text manipulation in your scripts.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on writing graphical scripts that improve user interaction within your shell scripts. You'll start by creating text-based menus for user input and progress to using the "dialog" program and its widgets to build more professional, visually engaging scripts. We will also explore modern GUI tools like kdialog and zenity for even more polished interfaces.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore advanced features of sed, focusing on multi-line commands and the powerful "Hold Space" for text manipulation. You will learn how to use commands like multi-line Next, Delete, and Print to handle complex text processing tasks. Additionally, we will cover command negation, providing you with more control over when specific sed commands should or should not be executed.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve into the advanced features of gawk to enhance your scripting skills. You'll explore variable types, including built-in and user-defined variables, and learn to work with arrays for data organization. Additionally, you'll learn to use structured commands like conditionals and loops, and discover how to format output and create custom functions for more powerful, reusable scripts.
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4 videos2 assignments
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