Bash Scripting and System Configuration (Coursera)

To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable script examples with suggested edits to explore script examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to small, approachable exercises that take minutes instead of hours.

Course 2 of 4 in the Unix and Bash for Beginners Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Scripting

Learn how to write basic scripts including how to specify files, perform arithmetic, format and output data, and use control structures such as loops and conditionals to repeat commands and make decisions.

WEEK 2

Advanced Scripting

Learn how to locate and perform actions on files with globbing, use regular expressions to filter and search within file contents, and schedule scripts.

WEEK 3

Version Control and Git

Learn how to use git locally and with a remote Github repository, including common actions (add, commit, branch, merge, push, pull, clone), and how to automate tasks with Github Actions.

WEEK 4

Installation and Updates

Learn how to use package management systems to install and update packages, and manage configuration files and kernel options.