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File System Operations & Streams with Bash

In this lab, you'll practice essential file and directory operations, stream processing, and automation using Bash. When you're finished, you'll have scripts that efficiently manage files and process data on Linux.

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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 1h 30m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 01, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    File and Directory Checks with Bash

    To start, you will perform file and directory checks, test file permissions, and use these properties to make decisions in your Bash scripts.

  2. Challenge

    Stream Processing and File Content Manipulation

    In this challenge, you will use redirection, pipes, and filters to process and manipulate file content in Bash.

  3. Challenge

    Automating File Operations and Maintenance

    To finish things, you will write Bash scripts to automate file and directory management, including recursive actions and scheduled maintenance.

  4. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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