Bash Scripting and Shell Programming (Linux Command Line)

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for Bash Scripting and Shell Programming (Linux Command Line) on Udemy is $199.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $12.99 — a saving of $187.00, or 94% off the standard rate Spread across 2h 30m of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $5.20 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Jason Cannon walks you through write shell scripts that can be used on Linux, Mac, and Unix operating systems, automate tasks using shell scripts, and create complex scripts that take advantage of advanced bash shell features — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 121,557 students and holds a 4.5-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: Some knowledge of the command line would be helpful, but not required.. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 2h 30m of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.