UNIX & Shell Programming

by B.M. Harwani

Overview

Beginning with the description of operating system in general the book discusses features that made Unix the most suitable operating system of its time. An overview of file management in Unix and commonly used Unix commands is then provided. Further, it delves into the detailed description of file system and compression techniques, processes and signals, vi editor, system calls, and awk scripting. Detailed description about different types of editors and shell programming (including Bourne, C, and interactive Korn shell) has also been provided. Chapters dedicated to debugging and system development, language development, text formatting tools, interprocess communication, and system administration are covered in the later part of the book.

To aid students, the book provides numerous examples and complete program scripts that will help in grasping the key concepts effectively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198082163
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/01/2014
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

B.M. Harwani, Founder And Owner Of Microchip Computer Education (MCE), Ajmer


B. M. Harwani is founder and owner of Microchip Computer Education (MCE), based in Ajmer, India, that provides computer education in all programming and Web developing platforms. Being involved in the teaching field for more than 19 years, he has developed the art of explaining even the most complicated topics in a straightforward and easily understandable manner.

He has written numerous books on variety of subjects such as JSP, JSF, EJB, PHP, .Net, Joomla, and jQuery. He also contributes articles to various websites on varied computer subjects.

Table of Contents

Features of the BookPrefaceDetailed Contents1. Unix: An Introduction2. Unix File System3. Basic Unix Commands4. Advanced Unix Commands5. File Management and Compression Techniques6. Manipulating Processes and Signals7. System Calls8. Editors in Unix9. AWK Script10. Bourne Shell Programming11. Korn Shell Programming12. C Shell Programming13. Different Tools and Debuggers14. Interprocess Communication15. Unix System Administration and NetworkingIndex