Mission 264

Shell expanded checkpoint

Complete a script review from guards to logs.

Shell scripting
8 minutes Capstone Lesson 264 of 360
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Instructions 8 minutes

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

Check deploy exists

Run test -f scripts/deploy.sh.

test -f scripts/deploy.sh
Find strict guard

Run grep "set -eu" scripts/deploy.sh.

grep "set -eu" scripts/deploy.sh
Write checkpoint

Run printf shell-expanded | tee lab/shell-expanded.txt.

printf shell-expanded | tee lab/shell-expanded.txt
Inspect checkpoint

Run stat lab/shell-expanded.txt.

stat lab/shell-expanded.txt
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Complete a script review from guards to logs.

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.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.

tee <file>

Write piped text to a lab file and keep it on screen.

test -e|-f|-d <path>

Check path type in a training-friendly way.

stat <path>

Show lab file details.