AI engineering glossary · Command line Git
What is shell script?
Shell script: A text file containing a sequence of shell commands run together, often with variables, conditions and loops. It automates repetitive tasks such as setup, data downloads or deployment, and gives you a repeatable record of what was done.
Shell script: an example
A setup.sh containing python -m venv .venv, then source .venv/bin/activate, then pip install -r requirements.txt.
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Where you learn it
Shell script is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.