Files and file systems are a key part of using Bash. In certain situations, we often need to check if the required files or directories exist in the system or not. There are a number of commands, including ‘test’, that provide the solutions to such…

Do you often find yourself needing to use a Linux terminal but prefer sticking with your current operating system? Or maybe you are thinking about transitioning to Linux but find it somewhat intimidating and would rather practice a few commands before switching over. Whichever the…

Bash while loop is one of the three basic loops that are a part of this programming language. Just as the other two (until and for loop), this one can be useful when there is a need to repetitively run a series of commands until…

One of the available functions in a Linux-based operating system is the bash function. In its essence, this function is a chain of commands a user can call multiple times. Although it does come with certain limitations, bash can also improve the readability of your…

Whether you are a programming beginner or an experienced developer, you will agree with us on one thing – loops are among the basic concepts of many languages used in programming. Do you need to repeatedly execute a line of commands until you meet a…