Mission 144

Basename in scripts

Use basename to report script inputs.

Shell scripting
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Instructions 8 minutes

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Print script basename

Run basename scripts/deploy.sh.

basename scripts/deploy.sh
Basename through xargs

Run printf scripts/deploy.sh | xargs basename.

printf scripts/deploy.sh | xargs basename
Review script helpers

Run history.

history
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Use basename to report script inputs.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

printf <text>

Print formatted training text.

basename|dirname <path>

Split paths into file and directory parts.