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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

Ensure the script runs in the correct shell environment.
```
Use #!/bin/bash
```
Add comments for readability and maintainability.
```
Comment your code
```
Store reusable values to make the script dynamic.
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Use variables
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Stop script execution on any error.
```
Error handling with set -e
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Validate user input to prevent incorrect values.
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Input validation
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Break your script into reusable blocks of code.
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Use functions
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Verify the success or failure of commands.
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Check exit status ($?)
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Handle unexpected terminations and perform cleanup actions.
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Use trap for cleanup
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Automate repetitive tasks.
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Use loops (for, while)
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Avoid directly using untrusted user input in commands.
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Secure handling of user data
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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

Programming Cheatsheets: Quick Reference for Productivity

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