Shell Scripting Tutorial Tips

This is a collection of hints and tips for solving real-world problems with shell scripts, mixed with examples of how to use various features of the shell, particularly the more complex Bash syntax - along with a few funny items too. You can return to the main tutorial for the main "how to" of shell scripting, or browse the articles below for individual tasks, problem areas, gotchas, and tips.

This section provides some worked examples of shell scripting code, inspired by real-world scenarios.

Each entry is marked with a "pepper rating" as shown in this table:

	Funny	Just a joke / meme /etc
	Easy	A beginner should be able to understand most or all of this
	Medium	Developing, moving your skills up a level
	Hard	Pushing the boundaries