shell programming
nounUK /ʃel ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ʃel ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
Writing instructions for a computer using a simple text-based tool called a shell.
She learned shell programming to automate her daily file backups.
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2. The practice of writing small programs that run inside a command-line interpreter.
Shell programming lets you chain commands together to process data quickly.
3. Creating reusable scripts to manage files and system tasks on Unix-like systems.
His shell programming skills saved the team hours of manual work.
4. The craft of automating operating system tasks through interpreted command sequences.
Shell programming is often the first step for beginners learning system administration.