Microsoft Windows Shell Script Programming for the Absolute Beginner - Softcover

Ford, Jr., Jerry Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592000851 ISBN 13: 9781592000852

Publisher: Course Technology PTR, 2003

Synopsis

If you are new to programming with Windows Shell Script and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner? series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical Shell Script programming applications, and you will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you?ve learned to the next programming language you tackle. With the instructions in this book, you?ll learn to: * Store and retrieve information in variables * Apply conditional logic and create conditional logic tests * Improve script organization with procedures * Debug your scripts and handle errors * Create loops to process collections of data

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About the Author

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and IT professional with more than 17 years of experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer, security analyst, and instructor. He is the author of 16 books and co-author of 2 additional books. His published works include Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner, VBScript Professional Projects, Learn VBScript in a Weekend, Microsoft Windows Shell Scripting for the Absolute Beginner, and Learn JavaScript in a Weekend.

Edition details

• Publisher: Course Technology PTR
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592000851
• ISBN 13: 9781592000852
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400