I'm considering diving into freelance work focused on shell scripting, mainly from home using platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. I can't work in an organization at the moment, and I've got some portfolio pieces to show, although they're mostly simple scripts that improve my daily workflow. I've been using Linux for about 10 years, and while I've got solid bash skills, I'm curious if there's a real market for this kind of work or if I should explore more complex projects for my portfolio to boost my chances. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, the demand for shell scripting is pretty low these days. I've been in the game since 1989, and while I used to write tons of shell scripts, I honestly avoid it now if my code goes beyond 10 lines. If you’re skilled in bash, you’re ready to step up to something like Python, which is easier and can help you create more robust applications. Learning new languages only gets easier after you tackle Python—consider looking into Rust or Go next!
So bash is useless?
Thanks for the very, very helpful comment, sir. I have some experience with Python. I'm already checking what companies tend to look for in Python portfolios, and thankfully, the list includes a very wide range of fields. Anyway, thank you again.