scripting

name	scripting
description	Linux shell scripting mastery - Bash, automation, cron jobs
sasmp_version	1.3.0
bonded_agent	linux-expert
bond_type	PRIMARY_BOND

Scripting Skill

Overview

Advanced Linux shell scripting for automation and system administration.

Capabilities

• Bash Scripting: Variables, loops, functions
• Text Processing: sed, awk, grep, cut
• Automation: cron, systemd timers
• Error Handling: Exit codes, traps
• Best Practices: Shellcheck, style guides

Examples

#!/bin/bash
# Backup script
backup_dir="/backup/$(date +%Y%m%d)"
mkdir -p "$backup_dir"
tar -czf "$backup_dir/data.tar.gz" /var/data