{"product_id":"effective-shell-isbn-9781718504141","title":"Effective Shell","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaster the tools. Build the workflow. Own the shell.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEffective Shell\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the end, your shell won’t just be a tool; it’ll be an extension of your thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind, filter, and reshape data using grep, regular expressions, and shell pipelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite scripts that automate setup, configuration, and repetitive tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate Python-based CLI tools to pull and process structured data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage your environment with Git and version-controlled dot files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdit quickly with Vim and multitask efficiently using terminal multiplexers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse AI tools to generate commands, debug faster, and enhance automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all toolkit, \u003ci\u003eEffective Shell\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you the tools, practices, and strategies to build a shell environment that fits the way you work—efficient, portable, and entirely yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Core Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Flying on the Command Line\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Thinking in Pipelines\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Finding Files\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Manipulating Text and Streams\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Regular Expression Essentials\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Getting to Grips with grep\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Slicing and Dicing Text\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Advanced Text Manipulation with sed\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Building Commands on the Fly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Shell Scripting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Shell Script Fundamentals\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Using Variables to Store, Read, and Manipulate Data\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Mastering Conditional Logic\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Using Loops with Files and Folders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Functions, Parameters, and Error Handling\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Useful Patterns for Shell Scripts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart IV: Building Your Toolkit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Configuring Your Shell\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Customizing Your Command Prompt\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Managing Your Dot Files\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Controlling Changes with Git\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Managing Remote Git Repositories and Sharing Dot Files\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart V: Advanced Techniques\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Shell Expansion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: Alternatives to Shell Scripting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: The Secure Shell\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: The Power of Terminal Editors\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: Mastering the Multiplexer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfterword: Generative AI and the Shell\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Setup\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Shell Basics\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cb\u003eDave Kerr\u003c\/b\u003e is a software engineer and consultant with over 15 years of experience helping teams design modern platforms, scale infrastructure, and automate everything from deployment to developer onboarding. He has led high-stakes engineering initiatives, from launching digital banks to building telco backends, and today focuses on agentic AI, developer experience, and open source. Outside the terminal, you’ll find him in the mountains or clinging to a rock face.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303575179493,"sku":"NP9781718504141","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781718504141.jpg?v=1767725886","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/effective-shell-isbn-9781718504141","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}