Scripting in BaSH allows you to automate tasks by writing a series of commands in a file. These scripts can be executed to perform repetitive tasks quickly and consistently. A simple script might look like this:

The first line, #!/bin/bash, is called a shebang and tells the system to use BaSH to interpret the script. The echo command prints text to the terminal. To run a script, you need to make it executable with chmod +x scriptname.sh and then execute it with ./scriptname.sh.

Scripts can include variables, loops, and conditionals, making them powerful tools for automating complex workflows. As you become more familiar with BaSH, you'll find scripting to be an invaluable skill.

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