Learning Linux Shell Scripting

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank my wife, Vishalakshi, for putting up with my late night writing sessions. Even though Vishalakshi is from microbiology background, on my request, she proofed all the chapters to spot language shortcomings. She patiently read my complete book, and even after not being a programmer, she gave me many valuable suggestions. Without her support and continuous motivation, this book would not have been possible. My professional friend, Kuldeep Vaity, has also read all chapters from a developer's perspective. His feedback was very valuable from technical angles, such as unclear code, insufficient explanation, and similar.

I feel proud to say that the book's cover picture was designed by my daughter, Roopali. She conceptualized ...