Command Line Kung Fu: Bash Scripting Tricks, Li... Apr 2026

Available as a Paperback (~126 pages), Kindle eBook , and Audiobook narrated by Brian E. Smith.

Tricks for stripping comments and blank lines, transforming text case, and extracting specific blocks of data using tools like awk and sed .

is a practical guide by Jason Cannon designed to build "ninja-like" command line skills through real-world examples rather than dry theory. Key Content & Techniques Command Line Kung Fu: Bash Scripting Tricks, Li...

One-liners for managing processes (like killing all user processes at once), monitoring disk space, and automating software installations that require user input.

Techniques for quickly repeating recent commands or grabbing specific words from previous entries using event designators (e.g., !! to repeat the last command). Available as a Paperback (~126 pages), Kindle eBook

Often sold as a combo titled Linux for Beginners and Command Line Kung Fu for those starting from scratch.

Strategies for multi-hop SSH connections, creating SSH tunnels, and managing files over a network. is a practical guide by Jason Cannon designed

The book is structured into topical chapters, making it easy to find specific tactics for automation and efficiency. Major areas covered include: