Shell scripting is one of those skills that are absolutely invaluable on especially UNIX and BSD-based systems like the BSDs, the two zillion Linux distributions as well as MacOS.

One of the most universal experiences of any Linux or Unix user is working through a guide or handbook and coming across an almost unbelievably complex line of code meant to be executed with a ...

What does shell script actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

The most arcane shell commands and options are explained with plenty of examples. “Here” documents, a way to feed input to a script or command within the script itself, are explained thoroughly.

Bash (Bourne Again SHell) is the default shell on most Linux distributions and macOS. Its prevalence in the Unix-like world, straightforward syntax, and powerful command integration make it an ideal ...

It's not hard to create and run a shell script in Linux distros like Ubuntu, but there are a few non-obvious pitfalls you need to avoid. Here's a quick example of how to execute a script in Linux.

How to run .sh or Shell Script file in Windows 11/10 BASH is a Unix shell and command language which can run Shell Script files.

Unlike shell scripts on Unix systems, batch files are run by typing their names without their extensions. So to run a batch file named mapdrive.bat, you would type only “mapdrive”.