UNIX Tutorial - Shell Programming

Shell Programming presents the basics of shellprogramming using the Bourne shell then covers additional features of the Korn and C shells.

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This course is for anyone who is new to UNIX or who wants to expand what they already know about UNIX. Our UNIX Shell Programming tutorial offer unique benefits unavailable from other self-paced training vendors. Each course is developed using a rigorous set of criteria that includes quality content, interaction, graphics, and interspersed questions, making learning fun, interesting, and effective.

• Write basic Bourne Korn and C shell programs
• Add statements to perform commands conditionally
• Build repetitions into a program
• Use functions for programming efficiency
• Handle unexpected signals from executing programs
• Select a shell language for writing shell scripts

• Bourne Shell Programming
  Uses the Bourne shell to teach the basics of shell programming. Shows how to use the common tools supplied with UNIX to create more powerful tools specific to the tasks users need to perform.
  • Passing arguments within shell programs
  • Using conditional tests for decision making
  • Building in loops for repetitive actions
  • Utilizing structured programming with functions
  • Debugging programs by tracing output

• Korn Shell Programming
  Reviews the Korn shell enhancements that apply to shell script writing.
  • Comparing Bourne and Korn shell conditional expressions
  • Declaring Korn shell functions
  • The Korn shell's extended variable support
  • Using arithmetic expressions in Korn shell programs
  • Writing programs that include the select statement

• C Shell Programming
  Looks mainly at the shell statements for flow control: the conditional statements if and switch and the loop control statements while and foreach.
  • Some of the unique features of the C shell
  • Using the @ command to evaluate arithmetic expressions
  • Writing C shell programs that include looping structures
  • Including the switch and source statements in your programs

• Using Shell Scripts
  Presents guidelines for choosing a shell for writing scripts for personal use and for public consumption.
  • Writing scripts for personal use
  • Writing scripts for public consumption
  • Selecting a shell language based on project requirements

• Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
• Exercises -- try it out
• Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
• Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
• Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
• Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
• Hotwords - See related information
• Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
• Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
• Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
• Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
• Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

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