Pro Bash Programming: Scripting the Linux Shell

The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional bash 4.0 programs through standard programming techniques. *Complete bash coverage*Teaches bash as a programming language*Helps you master bash 4.0 features What you'll learn*Use the shell to write new utilities and accomplish most programming tasks.*Use shell parameter expansio