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Linux and Bash for Data Engineering (Coursera)

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Linux and Bash for Data Engineering (Coursera)

In this second course of the Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization, you will learn the fundamentals of Linux necessary to perform data engineering tasks. Additionally, you will explore how to use both Bash and zsh configurations, and develop the syntax needed to interact and control Linux. These skills will allow you to manage and manipulate databases in a Bash environment.

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Course 2 of 4 in the Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • Use Linux tools build data engineering solutions.
  • Develop Bash syntax to configure and control Linux.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Using Linux
This week you will learn to use Linux to solve technical problems common in software engineering, data engineering and machine learning. You will explore the key parts of the Linux shell, and learn how to implement your knowledge in common scenarios.

WEEK 2
Using Bash
This week, you will learn to configure Bash Scripts to enhance and control your Linux development environment and production systems. You will also learn about Shell variables, and how to effectively use Standard In and Standard Out.

WEEK 3
Building Bash Scripts
This week, you will learn to build Bash Scripts to solve common problems in Data Engineering. You will also learn about Shell logic, dealing with data in the shell, and how to build command-line tools in Bash. You will then apply this knowledge to create command-line tools in Bash.

WEEK 4
Composing File and Data Solutions
This week, you will learn to use Linux to compose file and data management solutions. You will also learn to search the filesystem, modify files, directories and control permissions. You will then process text in Bash and apply this knowledge to create a search solution in Bash.

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