Shell Script Best Practices
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Interesting content to revisit when relevant
Quick Take
This is solid, practical engineering content that aligns with Brian's preference for "here's what works" over abstract theory. While shell scripting isn't cutting-edge, it's foundational for automation workflows, deployment scripts, and developer productivity—all areas Brian cares about. The timing might be right since he's likely writing more scripts for AI integrations and side project automation.
Relevant Domains
Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Core focus on writing better scripts Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Better automation tooling for his various projects AI/agents/future of software work - Shell scripts often glue AI tools together in workflows
Blog Angles
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"Shell Scripts for Side Projects: Why I Still Write Bash in 2026"
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"The Shell Script That Saves Me 10 Hours a Week"
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"Why Your AI Workflow Needs Better Shell Scripts"
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"Shell Script Discipline: Small Rules, Big Productivity Gains"
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Key Quotes
Use `TRACE=1 ./script.sh` for debugging
Always quote variable accesses with double-quotes
Use long options where possible for self-documentation
Tags
#shell-scripting
#automation
#developer-productivity
#engineering-practices
#side-projects
#deployment
#reference