# scripting
6 articles
Shell Scripting Practical Guide: Write Scripts That Work
Learn to write reliable bash shell scripts from scratch. Covers shebang, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, error handling with set -euo pipefail, and real-world automation patterns.
Mar 23, 2026 · 14 minchmod & chown Practical Guide: Fix Permission Errors Fast
Master chmod and chown to control Linux file permissions and ownership. Covers octal and symbolic modes, recursive changes, setuid/setgid, sticky bit, umask, and real-world patterns.
Mar 23, 2026 · 15 mintar, gzip, and zip: The Complete Archive & Compression Guide
Master tar, gzip, zip, and zstd for Linux archiving and compression. Covers creation, extraction, algorithm benchmarks, and real-world backup and deployment patterns.
Mar 23, 2026 · 13 minfind Practical Guide: Search Your Filesystem Like a Pro
Master the find command to locate files by name, size, date, and permissions. Covers -exec for actions, -prune for speed, condition logic, and real-world patterns for cleanup and automation.
Mar 23, 2026 · 13 minxargs Practical Guide: Turn Any Output into Commands
Master xargs to chain commands effectively. Covers -0 for safe filenames, -P for parallel execution, -I for placement control, and real-world patterns with find, grep, and curl.
Mar 23, 2026 · 9 minwget Complete Guide: File Downloads, Batch Processing, and Automation
Learn wget from the basics to advanced usage: batch downloads, resuming interrupted transfers, site mirroring, scripting, and when to use curl instead.
Nov 23, 2021 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 11 min