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A shell script is a text file containing commands for automating tasks in Unix-like operating systems, enhancing efficiency and minimizing human error. Key components include the shebang line, commands, comments, and control flow statements, while common commands involve `echo` for output and `read` for user input. To create and execute a shell script, one must set up the environment, create a file with a `.sh` extension, and ensure executable permissions before running it.

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Basic Shell Script Along With Input and Output

A shell script is a text file containing commands for automating tasks in Unix-like operating systems, enhancing efficiency and minimizing human error. Key components include the shebang line, commands, comments, and control flow statements, while common commands involve `echo` for output and `read` for user input. To create and execute a shell script, one must set up the environment, create a file with a `.sh` extension, and ensure executable permissions before running it.

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Basic shell script along with

input and output in


shell script
What is shell script ?
Defintion and Purpose
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A shell script is a text file containing a
sequence of commands for the shell to
execute, enabling automation of tasks,
simplifying complex processes, and enhancing
efficiency in Unix-like operating systems.
Importance of shell script in
Automation
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Shell scripts enable the execution of
multiple commands in a single run,
significantly reducing the time and
effort required for repetitive tasks
and enhancing overall productivity.

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By automating processes through ●
Shell scripts facilitate efficient system
scripts, the likelihood of human management by automating routine
error is minimized, ensuring that maintenance tasks, allowing for
tasks are performed consistently better resource allocation and
and accurately every time they are monitoring of system performance
executed. without manual intervention.
Basic structure of shell script
Key components Execution Flows
overview ●
Understanding the execution
flow of a shell script is crucial;
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The basic structure of a shell commands are executed
script includes essential sequentially, and control flow
elements such as the shebang statements dictate the logic,
line, commands, comments, enhancing script functionality
variables, and control flow and automation capabilities.
statements, each serving a
specific purpose.
Common commands used in the
shell script
Output text to terminal User input Handling
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The `echo` command is essential for ●
The `read` command captures
displaying messages or variable user input, allowing scripts to
values, aiding in user interaction adapt based on dynamic data
and debugging within scripts. provided during execution.

File and directory management


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Commands like `cp`, `mv`, and `rm` facilitate efficient file
manipulation, enabling users to copy, move, or delete files as
Steps to create a shell
script
Enivornment setup
File creation
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Ensure a Unix-like OS is
available, with a compatible ●
Use a text editor to create a
shell, and familiarize yourself new script file with a `.sh`
with basic terminal commands extension, ensuring proper
for effective scripting. 70% 30% naming conventions for easy
identification.

Script execution
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After saving and setting executable permissions, run
the script using `./script.sh` or `bash script.sh` to
execute the commands within.
How to Execute the
shell script
To execute a shell script, ensure it
has executable permissions using
`chmod +x script.sh`, then run it
directly with `./script.sh` or through
the Bash interpreter with `bash
script.sh`, depending on your
preference.
Understanding permission and
Execution
In Unix-like systems, file Permissions are assigned to
permissions are categorized three user types: owner,
into read, write, and execute, group, and others, each with
determining user interactions distinct access rights, which
and access levels for files and can be viewed using the `ls -
directories within the system. l` command for clarity.

Shell scripts can be executed using two


primary
methods: invoking the interpreter
directly or using
the `./` notation, each requiring specific
permission settings for successful
execution.
Outputing data in ‘echo’
command
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Customizing Output Redirecting Output to
Appearance Files
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Utilize options like `-n` and ●
The `echo` command can
`-e` to control line endings redirect output to files
and interpret escape using `>`, allowing for easy
sequences, enhancing the logging or saving of
visual presentation of messages, which is
output in scripts for better essential for maintaining
user experience. records in automated
processes.
Redirecting the input and
output streams
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Understanding ●
Combining the
the streams streams
redirection effectively
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Practical use of case
Using comments for
clarity
Enhancing Code Facilitating Team
Readability Collaboration
Comments provide context for team
Well-placed comments members, ensuring that everyone
improve understanding of can comprehend and contribute to
complex logic, making it easier the script effectively, regardless of
for developers to follow the their familiarity with the code.
Supporting
script's flowFuture Modifications
and intentions.
Clear comments help future
developers quickly grasp the purpose
of code segments, streamlining
updates and reducing the time
needed for code reviews.
Thank you
By Vaishnavi S

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