I'm trying to find some good Bash books that focus on lots of small examples with explanations. Currently, I'm using 'Advanced Bash Scripting' by Mandel, and I want something that complements it well—preferably with plenty of practical examples. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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For quick reference, searching for Bash one-liners can be really educational too. There are tons of clever one-liners that can teach you a lot!
If you're into classic texts, 'Classic Shell Scripting' is a solid choice. Most O'Reilly books are great, so you won't go wrong there! Just a heads up, some links are just previews, so check before diving into purchases.
Good to know about the previews!
I'd steer clear of the Advanced Bash Scripting Guide; it's got its flaws and the author isn't open to feedback. Instead, you might want to check out the Bash Guide over at mywiki.wooledge.org. If you’re looking for a hard copy, there's a PDF available there too!
Good to know! I appreciate the heads up.
Awesome, thanks a lot:)
Have you tried doing some exercises on Exercism? It’s fun and helpful! You can also use ChatGPT for examples tailored to your specific needs. It’s good to practice hands-on!
For a great resource, try the Pure Bash Bible on GitHub. It has everything you might want to do with just Bash scripts, and it's really user-friendly!
Thank you so much for the pointer to this wonderful resource. I'm diving into it!
I love this! The examples are super helpful.
You might want to check out 'The Linux Command Line' by William Shotts. It has a free PDF and downloadable examples. It's a good starting point if you're learning Bash.
Yep, O'Reilly books are usually on point! Thanks!