Scripting: Automation with Bash, PowerShell, and Python—Automate Everyday IT Tasks from Backups to Web Scraping in Just a Few Lines of Code (Rheinwerk Computing)

Developers and admins, it's time to simplify your workday. With this practical guide, use scripting to solve tedious IT problems with less effort and less code! Learn about popular scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Master important techniques such as working with Linux, cmdlets, regular expressions, JSON, SSH, Git, and more. Use scripts to automate different scenarios, from backups and image processing to virtual machine management. Discover what's possible with only 10 lines of code!

In this book, you'll learn about:

a. Scripting Languages
Beginners, get the crash course you need in Bash (and its alternative, Zsh), PowerShell, and Python syntax to perform scripting tasks.

b. Scripting Techniques
Learn to write successful scripts by following expert guidance and practical examples. Use commands for processing text files, functions for handling JSON and XML files, cron for automating script execution, SSH for running code, and more.

c. Scripting Examples
See scripting in action! Walk through concrete applications of scripting: data backup, image processing, web scraping, REST APIs, database maintenance, cloud scenarios, and virtual machine administration.

Highlights include:

1) Bash and Zsh
2) Linux toolbox
3) PowerShell and CmdLets
4) Python and pip
5) JSON, XML, and INI
6) SSH, VS Code, and Git
7) Automation with cron
8) Backup automation
9) Image processing
10) Web scraping
11) Cloud scripting
12) Virtual machines

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Community Reviews

jioptret
Mar 27, 2025
10/10 stars
I totally know what you mean! As a beginner in scripting, it’s important to find an executor that’s both powerful and user-friendly. xeno executor is definitely a great option to start with. It has a really simple interface that makes it easy to load and execute scripts. The best part is that it doesn’t require too much technical know-how, so you can focus on your scripts instead of fiddling with the tool itself. Performance-wise, it runs scripts pretty smoothly without any major lag, which is a huge plus for a smooth gaming experience. The community around it is also pretty active, so if you ever need help, you’ll find plenty of guides and support. If you’re just getting started with scripting in Roblox, I highly recommend giving Xeno Executor a shot!

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