Windows batch scripting topics
12 short topics in Linux and Operating Systems. Each one is a single focused exercise with a clear piece of evidence at the end.
12 topics, one exercise each.
Work through them in order, or jump to the one you need.
These are draft topic outlines (draft; instructor review pending). Full lessons follow after review; ask Ajay if you need a topic sooner.
- 01
Command composition
Demonstrate command composition in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Quoting and expansion rules
Demonstrate quoting and expansion rules in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Standard input output and errors
Demonstrate standard input output and errors in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Pipes and text streams
Demonstrate pipes and text streams in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Exit status and failure handling
Demonstrate exit status and failure handling in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Process environment variables
Demonstrate process environment variables in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Argument parsing and validation
Demonstrate argument parsing and validation in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Conditional command execution
Demonstrate conditional command execution in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Iteration over files and records
Demonstrate iteration over files and records in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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File paths and filesystem operations
Demonstrate file paths and filesystem operations in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Process invocation and coordination
Demonstrate process invocation and coordination in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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Script portability and repeatability
Demonstrate script portability and repeatability in a focused Windows batch scripting example; verify normal behavior and one edge or failure case. Keep the exercise bounded and record the behavior supported by the chosen version.
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