The Korn and Bash Shell Programming course is designed for learners who want to master shell scripting and command-line automation using the KornShell (ksh) and Bourne Again SHell (bash). Through this comprehensive course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of basic shell concepts, advanced customization techniques, and the use of regular expressions, as well as how to utilize sed, awk, and other AIX utilities.
The course begins with an introduction to shell environments, comparing popular shells, discussing the compatibility and differences between ksh and bash, and exploring their respective advantages and disadvantages. It delves into command syntax, special characters, and pattern matching, setting a solid foundation for more complex topics.
As learners progress, they will explore process management, including background jobs and co-processing, and dive into shell scripting with lessons on writing scripts, flow control, functions, and typeset, data types, and arithmetic operations. Advanced topics such as string handling, programming logic, and conditional expressions are also covered, ensuring students can write efficient and powerful scripts.
By the end of the course, participants will be adept at automating tasks, managing processes, and writing complex scripts, enhancing their productivity and technical expertise in shell programming. This skill set is invaluable for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals looking to streamline their workflow and automate repetitive tasks.
