Tag: bash
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Unix dotfiles and rc files: a developer’s guide
Files like .eslintrc, .npmrc, and .babelrc appear in almost every modern project but are rarely explained. This article covers what dotfiles are, where the rc naming convention comes from, and why modern tools are moving away from it.
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What is a shebang? How scripts know which interpreter to use
That strange #! at the top of a script file is called a shebang, and it tells the operating system which interpreter to use when running the script. This article explains what it is, why it is called that, and the difference between absolute path and env conventions.
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Terminal, Shell, Bash: What’s the difference?
The terms terminal, shell, and Bash are widely used interchangeably in web development, but knowing the differences matters. This article explains what each term means and how they all relate to each other.
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Getting started with the Command-Line Shell
A practical guide to using the command-line shell on modern operating systems. Covers how to find, change, and configure your shell, how to run shell scripts, and what developers need to know about Bash and Zsh compatibility.