Learn how to quickly debug scripts in Bash with those 5 simple steps that use some of the Bash shell special properties.| Shell Tips!
A complete guide on the Linux Bash environment variables with details on how to set, unset, and use the specials shell variables or define custom environment variables.| Shell Tips!
Looping over a list of numbers or words is a building block in shell scripts. Learn how to write Bash loops, including for loop, while loop, and until loop.| Shell Tips!
Adding comments in your Bash scripts is necessary to ensure maintainability over time. This post covers 5 Bash comments mistakes to avoid in your shell scripts.| Shell Tips!
Learn how to script a Bash If statement with the then, else, and else if / elif clauses. Includes Bash conditional expressions and common pitfalls to avoid.| Shell Tips!
Learn the difference between the dot command (.) and a dot file notation. This post cover how and when you should leverage the dot command to execute a Bash script.| Shell Tips!
Learn how to do math arithmetic with integer and floating-point in Bash. Includes addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and also floating-point precision.| Shell Tips!
This post cover the Bash builtin commands alias and unalias. You will often find Bash alias in a customized .bashrc to improve your shell command-line workflow.| Shell Tips!
This guide covers how to format date and time in Linux, Mac, and the Bash shell. Includes how to do date shell operations like adding days or comparing dates.| Shell Tips!