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The Linux “mail” command sends and receives e-mails from the command line. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install it with a basic configuration to send e-mails over the Internet and instruct you on how to use it to send e-mails, with and without attachments. A more advanced configuration is necessary if you […]
In this blog post, we will delve into the power and versatility of the read command, a fundamental command line tool for interacting with users in Bash scripts. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of the read command, transforming your scripts into dynamic, user-friendly […]
The usual understanding of a git workflow is when you pull from a remote branch, make changes on your local machine, and then push the changes back to the branch on the remote repo. However, there are many instances where, instead of pushing the same branch, you choose another remote branch to which to push. […]
Before diving into the intricacies of Bash scripting with associative arrays, it’s essential to grasp the concepts of data management within scripts. While basic variables serve as the building blocks for storing individual values, data structures like associative arrays offer a more robust solution for organizing and accessing data in a structured manner. In this […]
In bash scripting, where precision and efficiency reign supreme, mastering the art of timing can make all the difference between success and failure. Enter the bash wait command, which allows scriptwriters to control the flow of processes, ensuring that each task is executed at the right moment. In this blog post, we will delve into […]
Before diving into the printf command, let’s take a moment to understand why it is worth exploring and mastering this tool. While the echo command is commonly used for printing text in bash, it has limitations regarding precise formatting and handling complex data types. Printf provides a more flexible and versatile approach to output formatting, allowing you to control the appearance […]
When you clone a git repo, you get the entirety of the cod base onto your computer, with all the history, all the branches, commits, all the metadata – everything. A perfect copy of the entire project is downloaded. While fine for many projects, the entire development history of a large project can be several […]
It’s essential, to be able to manipulate text and extract data while working on the Linux command line. Being able to extract specific fields or sections from text or data files can greatly enhance productivity and streamline various tasks. One powerful tool that can be used to help accomplish this is the cut command. In this blog […]
Grub is one of those programs that works in the background, and if everything goes well, you might not even notice that it exists. You boot your server, log in via SSH, and that’s that. What more do you need? The truth is that a lot is happening before you get to that SSH prompt, […]
Before we delve into the Bash case statement, let’s take a moment to understand the basics of Bash scripting. Bash, short for “Bourne Again Shell,” is a command-line interpreter and scripting language commonly used in Unix-like operating systems. It is the default shell for many Linux distributions and macOS. Bash scripting allows you to automate […]