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PublishedNo Starch, August 2025 |
ISBN9781718504141 |
FormatSoftcover, 456 pages |
Dimensions23.4cm × 17.7cm |
Master the tools. Build the workflow. Own the shell.
Master the tools. Build the workflow. Own the shell.
Effective Shell is the hands-on guide for developers who want to master the command line-not just to get around, but to build a fast, flexible, and portable development environment.
This isn't a tour of shell commands. It's a blueprint for creating workflows that scale across machines, teams, and projects. You'll go from keystroke-level efficiency to composing powerful pipelines, writing reliable scripts, and automating common development tasks. Then you'll take it further- managing your configuration with Git, customizing your shell setup, and working seamlessly across remote sessions using tools like Vim and tmux.
By the end, your shell won't just be a tool; it'll be an extension of your thinking.
You'll learn how to-
Find, filter, and reshape data using grep, regular expressions, and shell pipelines
Write scripts that automate setup, configuration, and repetitive tasks
Create Python-based CLI tools to pull and process structured data
Manage your environment with Git and version-controlled dot files
Edit quickly with Vim and multitask efficiently using terminal multiplexers
Use AI tools to generate commands, debug faster, and enhance automation
Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all toolkit, Effective Shell teaches you the tools, practices, and strategies to build a shell environment that fits the way you work-efficient, portable, and entirely yours.
Whether you're leveling up from the basics or refining your craft, this book will help you think clearly, automate confidently, and work more effectively in the shell.
