Mission 141

Script shebang review

Read a script header and metadata before execution.

Shell scripting
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Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Read shebang

Run head -n 2 scripts/deploy.sh.

head -n 2 scripts/deploy.sh
Inspect script

Run stat scripts/deploy.sh.

stat scripts/deploy.sh
Hash script

Run sha256sum scripts/deploy.sh.

sha256sum scripts/deploy.sh
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Read a script header and metadata before execution.

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.

head|tail [-n N] <file>

Read the beginning or end of a file.

stat <path>

Show lab file details.