{"product_id":"the-book-of-batch-scripting-isbn-9781718503427","title":"The Book of Batch Scripting","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis fast-paced, hands-on, quirky introduction to Windows’ Batch scripting language is ideal for coders of all skill levels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this era of advanced programming languages, the simplicity, universality, and efficiency of Batch scripting holds undeniable value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re maintaining legacy systems or seeking to understand the foundations of command line automation, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Batch Scripting\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to become proficient with this tool included in every version of Windows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you work through the book, you will:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a simple .bat file that performs a daily task with just a couple of mouse clicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelve into variables and data types, and learn how a variable can possess two values at once—and why you should care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to manage and collect data on files and directories either locally or on a network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness the power of the for command to build complex loops with just a few lines of code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore advanced topics like recursion, performing text searches, and even learn how to write a .bat file that writes a .bat file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend Batch to use features like booleans, floats, operators, arrays, hash tables, stacks, queues, and even object-oriented design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for beginners and experts alike, The Book of Batch Scripting will have you streamlining your workflow and writing effective code in no time. This simple but powerful tool is about to make your life a little bit easier and more fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequires:\u003c\/b\u003e Microsoft WindowsIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: The Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Batch\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Variables and Values\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Scope and Delayed Expansion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Conditional Execution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: String and Boolean Data Types\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Integer and Float Data Types\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Working with Files\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Executing Compiled Programs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Labels and Nonsequential Execution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Calling Routines and Bats\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Parameters and Arguments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Outputs, Redirection, and Piping\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Working with Directories\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Escaping\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Interactive Batch\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Code Blocks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart II: The for Command\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Fundamentals of the for Command\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Directories, Recursion, and Iterative Loops\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Reading Files and Other Inputs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Advanced for Techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart III: Advanced Topics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Pseudo-Environment Variables\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: Writing Reports\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: Recursion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: Text String Searches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25: Bat Files Building Bat Files\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26: Automatic Restarts and Multithreading\u003cbr\u003eChapter 27: And\/Or Operators\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28: Compact Conditional Execution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 29: Arrays and Hash Tables\u003cbr\u003eChapter 30: Odds and Ends\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31: Troubleshooting Tips and Testing Techniques\u003cbr\u003eChapter 32: Object-Oriented Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 33: Stacks, Queues, and Real-World Objects\u003cbr\u003e Afterword\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Fully Functional Batch Improv\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Array and Hash Table Objects\"If you \u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e to work with Windows, you \u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e to read this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Niel Infante, Senior Engineer, Ginkgo Bioworks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Having worked professionally in IT since prior to the internet having pictures, I thought I knew bat files. Within the first 30 minutes, I learned things that Batch could do that I never had a clue about. It was a dazzling, factual read mixed with full syntax detail and humor along the way. Highly recommended for anyone as a fun trip down memory lane or an excellent reference in those times of need!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dave Mullen, Senior IT Manager, Windows Administrator, and Cybersecurity Engineer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Playfully written and technically robust, Jack’s book is fantastic. It is a painless introduction to bat files for beginners and an invaluable reference for experts. Careful scaffolding in the early chapters eases learner anxiety and cognitive overload while providing an immediate payout of practical applications and a robust basis to move forward. Later chapters provide structure for advanced topics, templates to build on, and a thorough examination of bat files, providing amazing functionality and flexibility I did not know was possible.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Nicole Engelke, Professor and Director of Quantitative Reasoning, University of Nebraska at Omaha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack McLarney\u003c\/b\u003e has been coding professionally since 1999 at companies like Protective Life Corporation, Fiserv, and The Hartford Financial Services Group. 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