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How to Create a Simple System Health Monitoring Script in Bash
Learn how to automate system health checks on Linux with a simple Bash script. Monitor CPU, memory, disk usage, and running services like a pro.
How to Write Reusable Code with Bash Functions
Learn how to write reusable, modular code in your shell scripts using Bash functions. This step-by-step guide covers syntax, parameters, and return values.
How to Handle an Unknown Number of Arguments in Bash with `$@`
Learn how to write flexible Bash scripts that can process any number of command-line arguments using the special `$@` variable. A practical, step-by-step guide for scripters.
How to Use For and While Loops to Automate Repetitive Tasks in Bash
A practical guide to mastering bash `for` and `while` loops. Learn how to automate file operations, process data, and streamline your command-line workflow with simple scripting examples.
How to Use If-Else Statements and Conditionals in Bash
A practical, step-by-step guide to mastering if-else statements and conditional logic in Bash scripting for powerful and dynamic control flow.
How to Create a Simple Automated Backup Script with Bash and rsync
A step-by-step tutorial on creating a simple, automated file backup system on Linux using a bash script, rsync, and cron for scheduling.
Making Portable Scripts: How to Reliably Find Your Script's Own Directory
Learn the definitive, foolproof method to locate a Bash script's own directory using BASH_SOURCE and `dirname`. Make your scripts portable and reliable, no matter where they are run from.
How to Log Script Output to a File AND See It in the Terminal
A step-by-step guide to simultaneously displaying command output in your terminal and saving it to a log file using the powerful `tee` command in bash.
Deleting GitHub Repositories Without Prompt: A Guide to Automated Cleanup
Learn how to safely and efficiently delete multiple GitHub repositories using the GitHub CLI and bash scripting, bypassing interactive prompts for automation. Perfect for cleaning up old projects or managing test environments.
How to Automatically Organize Files into Dated Folders with a Bash Script
Tired of a cluttered Downloads folder? Learn how to write a simple yet powerful Bash script to automatically organize your files into folders named by date.
How to Process Command-Line Arguments and Options in Your Bash Scripts
A practical, step-by-step guide to handling command-line arguments in Bash, from simple positional parameters to complex options with the getopts command.
Working with Bash Variables: A Practical Guide
Learn how to effectively use and manipulate variables in your Bash scripts. This guide covers everything from basic substitution to advanced string manipulation.