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Introduction to Python

Learn Python for DevOps with real output: Python 3.14 and uv, files and YAML, subprocess, HTTP retries, logging, classes, pytest and a packaged CLI.

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Git
|5 min read

How to Get the Current Branch Name in Git

Need to programmatically get the current Git branch name? Learn multiple methods to retrieve the branch name for scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and shell prompts.

Linux
|8 min read

How to Loop Through an Array of Strings in Bash

Learn various methods to iterate through string arrays in Bash, including indexed arrays, associative arrays, and advanced looping techniques with practical examples.

Linux
|7 min read

How to Pipe to and from Clipboard in Bash Scripts

Learn how to integrate clipboard functionality into your Bash scripts using xclip, xsel, pbcopy, and pbpaste for easy data transfer between terminal and GUI applications.

Bash
|8 min read

How to Check if a Variable is Set in Bash

Learn multiple methods to check if variables are set, unset, empty, or have specific values in Bash scripts with practical examples and best practices.

Linux
|9 min read

How to Parse Command Line Arguments in Bash

Learn various methods to parse command line arguments in Bash scripts, including positional parameters, getopts, and advanced argument handling techniques.

Bash
|7 min read

How to Check if a Program Exists from a Bash Script

Learn multiple reliable methods to check if a command or program is available on your system from within Bash scripts, including using which, command, and type.

Bash
|5 min read

How to Iterate Over a Range of Numbers in Bash Using Variables

Learn different methods to loop through number ranges defined by variables in Bash, from simple for loops to advanced sequence generation techniques.

Bash
|6 min read

Looping Through File Content Line by Line in Bash

Learn multiple techniques to read and process file content line by line in Bash scripts, including handling special characters and preserving whitespace.