Linux Programming for Dummies
Jim Keogh · John Wiley & Sons, Inc. eBooks · 2000
From the Publisher: Download sample code at the companion Web site Fun mini quizzes let you test your programming knowledge The fun and easy way to start writing Linux® bash shell programs With Linux shell programming, it's easy to create sophisticated applications quickly after you pick up a few basic programming skills. That's where this friendly guide comes in. Walking you through all the basics, from variables and subprograms to printouts and debugging, programming pro Jim Keogh will have you creating Linux apps in a snap. Discover how to: Write your first shell program Design a user interface Work with loops, functions, and more Create database and e-mail programs Harness the ten most useful Linux utilities Debug your programs The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers Author Biography: Jim Keogh is the chair of the Software Development for Electronic Commerce track at Columbia University and the author of more than 40 computer books.