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Top 10 Bash scripting practices for every DevOps and system administrator

Top 10 Bash scripting practices for every DevOps and system administrator

Use #!/bin/bash

Ensure the script runs in the correct shell environment.
Comment your code

Add comments for readability and maintainability.
Use variables

Store reusable values to make the script dynamic.
Error handling with set -e

Stop script execution on any error.
Input validation

Validate user input to prevent incorrect values.
Use functions

Break your script into reusable blocks of code.
Check exit status ($?)

Verify the success or failure of commands.
Use trap for cleanup

Handle unexpected terminations and perform cleanup actions.
Use loops (for, while)

Automate repetitive tasks.
Secure handling of user data

Avoid directly using untrusted user input in commands.

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Top 10 Bash scripting practices for every DevOps and system administrator