The Book of Batch Scripting:From Fundamentals to Advanced Automation

by: Jack McLaey (Author)

Publisher: No Starch Press

Publication Date: 2024/6/25

Language: English

Print Length: 488 pages

ISBN-10: 1718503423

ISBN-13: 9781718503427

Book Description

This fast-paced, hands-on, quirky introduction to Windows’ Batch scripting language is ideal for coders of all skill levels.In this era of advanced programming languages, the simplicity, universality, and efficiency of Batch scripting holds undeniable value.Whether you’re maintaining legacy systems or seeking to understand the foundations of command line automation, The Book of Batch Scripting shows you how to become proficient with this tool included in every version of Windows.As you work through the book, you will:Write a simple .bat file that performs a daily task with just a couple of mouse clicksDelve into variables and data types, and lea how a variable can possess two values at once—and why you should careLea how to manage and collect data on files and directories either locally or on a networkHaess the power of the for command to build complex loops with just a few lines of codeExplore advanced topics like recursion, performing text searches, and even lea how to write a .bat file that writes a .bat fileExtend Batch to use features like booleans, floats, operators, arrays, hash tables, stacks, queues, and even object-oriented designWritten for beginners and experts alike, The Book of Batch Scripting will have you streamlining your workflow and writing effective code in no time. This simple but powerful tool is about to make your life a little bit easier and more fun.Requires:Microsoft Windows

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This fast-paced, hands-on, quirky introduction to Windows’ Batch scripting language is ideal for coders of all skill levels.In this era of advanced programming languages, the simplicity, universality, and efficiency of Batch scripting holds undeniable value.Whether you’re maintaining legacy systems or seeking to understand the foundations of command line automation, The Book of Batch Scripting shows you how to become proficient with this tool included in every version of Windows.As you work through the book, you will:Write a simple .bat file that performs a daily task with just a couple of mouse clicksDelve into variables and data types, and lea how a variable can possess two values at once—and why you should careLea how to manage and collect data on files and directories either locally or on a networkHaess the power of the for command to build complex loops with just a few lines of codeExplore advanced topics like recursion, performing text searches, and even lea how to write a .bat file that writes a .bat fileExtend Batch to use features like booleans, floats, operators, arrays, hash tables, stacks, queues, and even object-oriented designWritten for beginners and experts alike, The Book of Batch Scripting will have you streamlining your workflow and writing effective code in no time. This simple but powerful tool is about to make your life a little bit easier and more fun.Requires:Microsoft Windows