Bash Automation & Linux Scripting Projects

A technical collection of Bash scripts showcasing practical skills in Linux system usage, automation, and shell scripting. The repository focuses on clarity, safety, and usefulness, avoiding toy examples in favor of scripts designed for real environments.

Each script solves a concrete problem related to system maintenance, automation, or developer workflows.

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🎯 What This Repository Demonstrates

This project demonstrates the ability to:

• Write clean and readable Bash scripts
• Automate repetitive tasks on a Linux system
• Work confidently with the Linux filesystem and command-line tools
• Handle permissions, processes, and package management
• Structure scripts in a maintainable and reusable way
• Apply basic safety practices (error handling, privilege checks)
• Organize a technical project professionally for GitHub

The focus is on practical Bash and Linux skills, presented in a clear and structured manner.

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🗂 Repository Structure

bash-projects/
│
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
│
├── fundamentals/               # Bash fundamentals and syntax
│   ├── file_checker.sh
│   ├── line_counter.sh
│   └── timer.sh
│
├── automation/                 # Practical system automation
│   ├── update-and-clean.sh     # System update and cleanup
│   ├── organize-downloads.sh
│   ├── backup_documents.sh
│   └── notify_reminder.sh
│
├── devtools/                   # Scripts for development workflows
│   ├── dev_setup.sh
│   ├── autodeploy.sh
│   ├── db_reset.sh
│   └── log_monitor.sh
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├── advanced/                   # More complex scripts and tools
│   ├── redcheck_cli.sh
│   ├── smart_backup.sh
│   └── linux_bootstrap.sh
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├── utils/                      # Shared functions and helpers
│   ├── colors.sh
│   ├── io.sh
│   └── logging.sh
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├── tests/                      # Basic script tests
│   ├── test_file_checker.sh
│   └── test_backup.sh
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└── docs/                       # Notes and documentation
    ├── bash_style_guide.md
    ├── how_to_debug.md
    └── ideas.md

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🧠 Skills Reflected by the Scripts

Bash & Shell Scripting

• Variables, conditionals, loops
• Functions and modular scripts
• Argument parsing
• Colored terminal output
• Exit codes and basic error handling

Linux & System Usage

• Filesystem navigation and organization
• Permissions and privilege escalation
• Package management (APT)
• System cleanup and maintenance
• Log inspection and monitoring

Automation

• Replacing manual system tasks with scripts
• Writing scripts suitable for cron execution
• Creating reproducible workflows

Code Organization

• Logical project structure
• Separation of concerns
• Reusable utility files
• Basic testing of scripts

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🔧 Usage

Make a script executable

chmod +x script_name.sh

Run a script

./script_name.sh

Source shared utilities

source utils/colors.sh

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🧪 Testing

Some scripts include simple test files located in the tests/ directory. These tests are intended to:

• Verify expected behavior
• Catch basic errors
• Encourage disciplined scripting practices

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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⭐ Final Note

This repository represents a snapshot of practical skills in Bash scripting and Linux usage. It is designed to evolve over time as more advanced automation and tooling are added.

The emphasis is on working solutions, clarity, and technical understanding rather than buzzwords or overengineering.

Happy scripting 🐧