Course: Certified Shell Scripting Developer

The Certified Shell Scripting Developer course is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient in shell scripting, a powerful tool for automating tasks in Unix-like operating systems. This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of shell scripting, advanced scripting techniques, and best practices, providing participants with a solid foundation to develop robust and efficient shell scripts.

Course Objectives:

• Gain a thorough understanding of shell scripting concepts and principles
• Learn to write, execute, and debug shell scripts
• Explore advanced scripting techniques for complex automation tasks
• Master the use of shell scripting in Unix-like environments
• Understand common shell utilities and their integration in scripts
• Apply best practices for efficient and maintainable shell scripts
• Learn to create interactive scripts with user input and output
• Automate system administration tasks using shell scripting

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Shell Scripting

   - Overview of shell scripting and its importance
   - Introduction to Unix-like environments
   - Basics of shell scripting languages (e.g., Bash, sh)
   - Writing and executing simple shell scripts
   - Understanding shell variables and environment variables

2. Shell Scripting Fundamentals

   - Control structures (if-else, loops, case statements)
   - Input/output redirection and pipes
   - Command substitution and arithmetic operations
   - Working with files and directories
   - Error handling and exit codes
   - Writing functions and reusable code

3. Advanced Shell Scripting Techniques

   - String manipulation and pattern matching
   - Regular expressions in shell scripts
   - Process management and background tasks
   - Job scheduling with cron
   - Handling signals and traps
   - Interacting with the file system
   - Network programming with shell scripts

4. Shell Scripting Best Practices

   - Writing readable and maintainable code
   - Proper error handling and logging
   - Script optimization and performance considerations
   - Code documentation and commenting
   - Testing and debugging techniques
   - Version control and collaboration tools for scripting projects

5. Shell Scripting for System Administration

   - Managing system resources and processes
   - Automating system configuration and deployment
   - Backup and recovery strategies
   - User and permission management
   - Monitoring system logs and events
   - Working with remote systems using SSH

Note: This course does not include exam questions. It focuses on providing comprehensive content, practical examples, and hands-on exercises to enhance participants' shell scripting skills.