The Book of Batch Scripting: From Fundamentals to Advanced Automation

Batch is a powerful programming language that can help coders and non-coders with routine or repetitive tasks, automate PC environment configurations, and make life easier. This book covers all things bat-file-related, from the essentials through advanced concepts, and includes humorous asides and examples. It is organized into three parts of increasing complexity, making it a handy reference tool for any Batch task, question, or problem.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2024
Publisher: No Starch Press,US

Batch is a powerful programming language that comes pre-installed on every Windows computer. It is designed to help coders and non-coders alike with routine or repetitive tasks. Batch files are particularly useful for logon scripts, automating PC environment configurations, and making life easier in general. This book covers all aspects of batch files, from the basics to advanced concepts, including object-oriented design. It includes humorous asides and examples, such as pondering what if Archimedes had Batch and sorting the first 8 future captains of the starship Enterprise. The book is organized into three parts of increasing complexity, making it a handy reference tool for any Batch task, question, or problem you encounter. Part I provides the basics, where beginners and non-power-users will learn how to write simple to moderate batch files. Part II discusses how to get things done, introducing the crucial for command and how to use it to add even more functionality to the language. Part III covers sophisticated topics at the expert level, such as working with recursion and arrays, as well as testing and troubleshooting tips, culminating with object-oriented design. Regardless of your preferred programming language, anyone with a Windows PC will benefit from learning how to code with Batch. This is the ultimate user guide for Batch.

Weight: 920g
Dimension: 180 x 235 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718503427