Bash Tutorial

Bash is used to write scripts and run commands on Linux systems.

It helps automate tasks, manage system operations, and boost productivity.

A shell is a text-based interface that lets you talk to your computer.

There are different types of shells, but Bash (Bourne Again SHell) is the most popular because it's powerful and easy to use.

Why Use Bash?

• It is widely available on Unix/Linux systems, making scripts portable.
• Supports powerful scripting features, including loops, conditionals, and functions.
• Provides command history and tab completion for ease of use.
• Can be integrated with other Unix/Linux tools for automation.

In this tutorial, we will show you Bash commands like this:

For new users, using the terminal view can seem a bit complicated.

Don't worry! We will keep it really simple, and learning this way gives you a good grasp of how Bash works.

In the code above, you can see commands (input) and output.

Lines like this are commands we input:

Lines like this are the output/response to our commands:

In general, lines with $ in front of it is input. These are the commands you can copy and run in your terminal.