Learn Something New! - How To Write Bash Scripts In Linux - Complete Guide (Part 8 - Update Script)

In this Bash scripting tutorial from LearnLinuxTV, you’ll learn how to create a universal update script that works across multiple Linux distributions. This episode walks you through building a single Bash script to simplify system updates, whether you’re running Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, or others. It’s a practical example that demonstrates how to consolidate repetitive tasks with scripting—perfect for Linux users managing diverse systems and looking to streamline their workflow. *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Pre-Intro 00:48 - Intro 01:23 - Explanation of the "Universal Update Script" 08:06 - Using the /etc/os-release file to our advantage in a Bash Script *OTHER BASH SCRIPTING SERIES EPISODES* - Class 01 ➜ Introduction: https://linux.video/bash1 - Class 02 ➜ Hello World: https://linux.video/bash2 - Class 03 ➜ Variables: https://linux.video/bash3 - Class 04 ➜ Math Functions: https://linux.video/bash4 - Class 05 ➜ If Statements: https://linux.video/bash5 - Class 06 ➜ Exit Codes: https://linux.video/bash6 - Class 07 ➜ While Loops: https://linux.video/bash7 - Class 08 ➜ Universal Update Script: https://linux.video/bash8 - Class 09 ➜ For Loops: https://linux.video/bash9 - Class 10 ➜ Where To Store Your Scripts: https://linux.video/bash10 - Class 11 ➜ Data Streams: https://linux.video/bash11 - Class 12 ➜ Functions: https://linux.video/bash12 - Class 13 ➜ Case Statements: https://linux.video/bash13 - Class 14 ➜ Scheduling Jobs (Part 1): https://linux.video/bash14 - Class 15 ➜ Scheduling Jobs (Part 2): https://linux.video/bash15 - Class 16 ➜ Arguments: https://linux.video/bash16 - Class 17 ➜ Building a Backup Script: https://linux.video/bash17 - Class 18 ➜ Closing: https://linux.video/bash18 *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The person viewing Learn Linux TV's content is expected to follow their best judgement and to make their best decisions while working with any related technology. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure. Also, be sure that you're compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #commandline #bash #terminal