scripts

Writing `Batch Files` That Stand the Test of Time: Using `Comments` to Document Changes

2023-03-19
PowerShell & Batch (category), Scripting (category)

As an IT professional, you are no stranger to batch files. Batch files are scripts that automate tasks in Windows. Comments are an essential component of batch files. They help you and other IT professionals understand the purpose of the script and how it works. In this blog, we will… Read More »Writing Batch Files That Stand the Test of Time: Using Comments to Document Changes

Bash Scripting 101: `Troubleshooting` Your Way to Success

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Scripting (category)

Have you ever found yourself staring at a bash script, wondering why on earth it’s not working? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s script and have no idea where to even begin debugging it. Fear not, dear reader! In this blog post, we’ll go over some common pitfalls and how… Read More »Bash Scripting 101: Troubleshooting Your Way to Success

Bash `Arguments`: A Quick and Dirty Guide

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category)

Have you ever found yourself typing the same commands over and over again in your terminal, wishing there was a quicker way to execute them? Or perhaps you’ve come across a script that looks useful, but it requires you to pass in some arguments and you’re not sure how to… Read More »Bash Arguments: A Quick and Dirty Guide

Creating `Permanent Aliases` in PowerShell

2023-03-14
PowerShell & Batch (category), Productivity (category), Windows (category)

Are you tired of having to re-create your aliases every time you open a new PowerShell terminal? Don’t worry, there is a solution! In this blog, we will explore how to create permanent aliases in PowerShell, even after reloading the terminal. What are Aliases? Aliases in PowerShell allow you to… Read More »Creating Permanent Aliases in PowerShell

Automating Tasks in Bash with `Command Chaining`

2023-03-12
Bash (category), Linux (category), Productivity (category), Scripting (category)

Different Operators for Chaining Commands There are several different operators that you can use to chain commands in bash. These include: For example: This creates a new folder called myfolder and then changes into that folder. If the mkdir command fails, then the cd command will not be executed. For… Read More »Automating Tasks in Bash with Command Chaining

scripts

Writing Batch Files That Stand the Test of Time: Using Comments to Document Changes

Bash Scripting 101: Troubleshooting Your Way to Success

Bash Arguments: A Quick and Dirty Guide

Creating Permanent Aliases in PowerShell

Automating Tasks in Bash with Command Chaining

Writing `Batch Files` That Stand the Test of Time: Using `Comments` to Document Changes

Bash Scripting 101: `Troubleshooting` Your Way to Success

Bash `Arguments`: A Quick and Dirty Guide

Creating `Permanent Aliases` in PowerShell

Automating Tasks in Bash with `Command Chaining`