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.
Linux and Bash for Data Engineering
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Linux and Bash for Data Engineering
This course is part of Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization
Instructors: Noah Gift
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65 hours to complete
3 weeks at 21 hours a week
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Use Linux tools build data engineering solutions.
Develop Bash syntax to configure and control Linux.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, 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.
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18 videos13 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt5 ungraded labs
In this module, 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.
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14 videos6 readings4 assignments3 ungraded labs
In this module, 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.
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18 videos6 readings4 assignments4 ungraded labs
In this module, 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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17 videos7 readings4 assignments5 ungraded labs
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