Microsoft Windows Shell Script Programming for the Absolute Beginner (For the Absolute Beginner (Series))

If you are new to programming with Windows Shell Script and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner? series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical Shell Script programming applications, and you will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you?ve learned to the next programming language you tackle. With the instructions in this book, you?ll learn to: * Store and retrieve information in variables * Apply conditional logic and create conditional logic tests * Improve script organization with procedures * Debug your scripts and handle errors * Create loops to process collections of data