Unix shell script tactics – a style guide

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Unix Shell Script Tactics is a style guide for writing shell scripts, hosted on GitHub. It provides practical guidance on scripting conventions and best practices for developers working with Unix shells. The guide aims to help programmers write cleaner, more maintainable shell scripts by establishing consistent approaches to common scripting problems. It is designed for software developers and system administrators who regularly write shell scripts and want to improve their code quality and consistency.

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