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Pro Bash Programming: Scripting the Linux Shell

AUTHOR Johnson, Chris
PUBLISHER Apress (10/19/2009)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional bash 4.0 programs through standard programming techniques.

  • Complete bash coverage
  • Teaches bash as a programming language
  • Helps you master bash 4.0 features
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ISBN-13: 9781430219972
ISBN-10: 1430219971
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 350
Carton Quantity: 17
Product Dimensions: 7.40 x 0.60 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General
Computers | Programming - Open Source
Dewey Decimal: 005.437
Library of Congress Control Number: 2011499565
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Written for beginning Linux and Unix system administrators who want to be in full command of their systems, this guide offers complete coverage of the bash shell programming language as it helps users master bash 4.0 features.
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The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional bash 4.0 programs through standard programming techniques.

  • Complete bash coverage
  • Teaches bash as a programming language
  • Helps you master bash 4.0 features
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Author: Johnson, Chris
Chris Johnson is a web developer and technology consultant living outside of Madison, Wisconsin. He has been developing websites professionally since 2003 when he got his first paycheck as a freelancer. When he's not developing, he enjoys tinkering with technology and mechanical things, photography, video games, playing hockey and spending time with his wife and their two dogs.
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