Shell Scripting — Learning Roadmap

Follow the course in order:

1. Course overview — understand scope, prerequisites, and outcomes
2. Modules — work through tutorials module by module
3. Labs — hands-on practice after core lessons
4. Quizzes — check understanding before projects
5. Projects — portfolio builds that connect multiple skills
6. Capstone — end-to-end proof of production readiness
7. Interview preparation — role-specific questions and scenarios
8. Certifications — map lessons to industry exams

Modules

Module 1 · Shell Fundamentals

• Shell Fundamentals — Bash vs sh and Execution

Module 2 · First Script

• Writing Your First Script

Module 3 · Variables

• Variables, Quoting, and Arithmetic

Module 4 · Input & Output

• Input, Output, Redirection, and Pipes

Module 5 · Control Flow

• Control Flow — Conditionals

Module 6 · Loops

• Loops — for, while, until

Module 7 · Functions

• Functions, Parameters, and Locals

Module 8 · Arrays & Strings

• Arrays and String Manipulation

Module 9 · File Operations

• File Operations in Shell

Module 10 · Text Processing

• Text Processing in Shell Scripts

Module 11 · Process Automation

• Process Automation — Signals and Traps

Module 12 · Linux Administration

• Linux Admin Automation

Module 13 · Networking Automation

• Networking Automation with Shell

Module 14 · JSON & YAML

• JSON and YAML with jq and yq

Module 15 · Scheduling

• Scheduling — cron, at, and Timers

Module 16 · Error Handling

• Error Handling, Logging, and Debugging

Module 17 · Production Shell

• Production Shell Scripting

Module 18 · Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Shell Scripts