How To Write Bash Scripts In Linux - Complete Guide (Part 16 - Arguments)

In this episode of the Bash Scripting series, you’ll learn how to use arguments in your Bash scripts to make them more dynamic and useful. Instead of debating over systemd, desktop environments, or text editors, invest your time in mastering script input! You’ll discover how to pass and handle arguments in Bash, enabling your scripts to adapt to different scenarios and user input. This essential skill will boost your scripting efficiency and help you write more flexible and powerful Linux scripts.
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--- Individual Sections ---
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - A simple example of using an argument in Bash
02:50 - Using multiple arguments in Bash
04:15 - An even simpler example of using an argument in Bash
06:09 - An example Bash Script that counts the number of items in a directory
10:09 - Making sure arguments are provided in your script
OTHER BASH SCRIPTING SERIES EPISODES
- Class 01 Introduction: https://linux.video/bash1
- Class 02 Hello World: https://linux.video/bash2
- Class 03 Variables: https://linux.video/bash3
- Class 04 Math Functions: https://linux.video/bash4
- Class 05 If Statements: https://linux.video/bash5
- Class 06 Exit Codes: https://linux.video/bash6
- Class 07 While Loops: https://linux.video/bash7
- Class 08 Universal Update Script: https://linux.video/bash8
- Class 09 For Loops: https://linux.video/bash9
- Class 10 Where To Store Your Scripts: https://linux.video/bash10
- Class 11 Data Streams: https://linux.video/bash11
- Class 12 Functions: https://linux.video/bash12
- Class 13 Case Statements: https://linux.video/bash13
- Class 14 Scheduling Jobs (Part 1): https://linux.video/bash14
- Class 15 Scheduling Jobs (Part 2): https://linux.video/bash15
- Class 16 Arguments: https://linux.video/bash16
- Class 17 Building a Backup Script: https://linux.video/bash17
- Class 18 Closing: https://linux.video/bash18
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