W6_L3: Bash scripts - part 01

Welcome to Week 6 Lecture 3 Part 1 of the course "Introduction to the Linux Shell" by Gandham Phanikumar. Full Course: https://study.iitm.ac.in/es/course_pages/CS1102.html Video Overview In this lecture, you will get a beginner-friendly introduction to bash scripting in Linux. The session explains how to create your first shell script using a command-line editor, understand file permissions, and execute scripts through both sourcing and direct execution methods. You will learn the differences between these two approaches and how they influence process IDs and environment variables. The lecture also introduces the use of built-in variables such as $0, $1, $2, and others to handle command-line arguments effectively. Toward the end, you will explore loops and other core scripting features that help automate repetitive tasks. By the end of this session, you will be comfortable writing and running your own basic bash scripts and understanding their execution behavior in Linux. About IIT Madras' online Bachelor of Science programme IIT Madras offers four-year BS programmes that aim to provide quality education to all, irrespective of age, educational background, or location. The BS programme has multiple levels, which provide flexibility to students to exit at any of these levels. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned, the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education), Diploma(s) from IIT Madras, or BSc/BS Degrees from IIT Madras. For more details, Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academics/study-at-iitm/non-campus-bs-programmes #ShellScripting #Bash #Linux #CommandLine #ScriptingTutorial #Automation #DevOps #SystemAdministration #Tutorial #Beginner #ProcessID #EnvironmentVariables #Arguments #Loops #Vim #ShellScript #LinuxTutorial #CommandLineTutorial #ScriptingForBeginners #IITMadras #LinuxShell #OnlineLearning #Education #Technology