TOP 5 PRACTICAL (MUST KNOW) BASH SCRIPTS

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1. Backup Script (File/Folder Backup with Timestamp)

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📂 Project Name: https://github.com/TechWithHer/essential-bash-scripts

How auto-backup.sh is Actually Useful for a Techie

🛠 Why this?

• Every techie deals with critical files — configs, notes, code, etc.
• This teaches file handling, archiving, and automation
• Great intro to cron jobs for scheduled backups.

🔑 Concepts Covered:

• Variables, tar, timestamps, if-else checks, logs.

🧪 Sample Use:

./auto-backup.sh ~/projects ~/backups

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2. Log Cleaner Script

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📂 Project Name: clean-logs.sh

🛠 Why this?

• Logs grow fast. Devs, sysadmins, and app maintainers need this
• Automates cleanup — useful for web apps, servers, and CI/CD systems.

🔑 Concepts Covered:

• File searching with find, conditions, file size/dates.