Synopsis "Scripting: Automation with Bash, Powershell, and Python (in English)"
Developers and admins, it's time to simplify your workday. With this practical guide, use scripting to solve tedious IT problems with less effort and less code! Learn about popular scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Master important techniques such as working with Linux, cmdlets, regular expressions, JSON, SSH, Git, and more. Use scripts to automate different scenarios, from backups and image processing to virtual machine management. Discover what's possible with only 10 lines of code! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Scripting Languages Beginners, get the crash course you need in Bash (and its alternative, Zsh), PowerShell, and Python syntax to perform scripting tasks. b. Scripting Techniques Learn to write successful scripts by following expert guidance and practical examples. Use commands for processing text files, functions for handling JSON and XML files, cron for automating script execution, SSH for running code, and more. c. Scripting ExamplesSee scripting in action! Walk through concrete applications of scripting: data backup, image processing, web scraping, REST APIs, database maintenance, cloud scenarios, and virtual machine administration. Highlights include: 1) Bash and Zsh 2) Linux toolbox3) PowerShell and CmdLets 4) Python and pip5) JSON, XML, and INI6) SSH, VS Code, and Git7) Automation with cron8) Backup automation9) Image processing10) Web scraping11) Cloud scripting 12) Virtual machines
