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Learn how to count the number of files in a directory using the Linux command line ls, find, and a native bash shell solution with globs and arrays.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is available for download. Find out some of the major security and performance improvements from this new distribution, including the introduction of WireGuard VPN, upgraded suite of software packages, faster boot time, etc.

Learn how to script a Bash If statement with the then, else, and else if / elif clauses. This post covers the Bash conditional expressions, and how to avoid common pitfalls when using the Bash If statement.

Adding comments in your Bash scripts is necessary to ensure maintainability over time. This post covers 5 Bash comments mistakes to avoid in your shell scripts.

Learn how to format date and time from linux, macOS, and the Bash shell and learn how to do date shell operations like adding days or comparing dates.

All you need to know to avoid the common pitfalls and safely parse a CSV file in Bash. This post cover examples using bash builtins to awk command line.