Who this book is for

This book is for readers who are proficient at working with Linux and who want to learn about shell scripting to improve their efficiency and practical skills. The following are few examples where we can use the skills we learned in this book:

  • Shell scripting for automating tasks such as taking periodic backup
  • System administration
  • Database maintenance and backup
  • Test processing and report generation
  • Customization of system initialization
  • Embedded Linux product developments

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