Speakers
Mr
Jérôme de Favereau
(UCLouvain/IRMP/CP3)Mr
Pierre-Yves Barriat
(UCL/ELIC)
Description
Writing effective Bash scripts is an essential skill for working on HPC clusters. This session introduces the core concepts of shell scripting and shows how to automate repetitive tasks, process files efficiently, and build robust workflows using loops, conditions, and functions.
| Contents | Information |
|---|---|
| • Shell script structure and execution • Variables and command-line arguments • Conditional statements ( if, case)• Loops ( for, while)• Functions and code reuse • Input/output redirection and pipes |
Prerequisite: • Being able to use SSH with private keys • Basic familiarity with the Linux command line Type: Hands-on Target audience: Beginners and intermediate users Must: Strongly recommended for anyone planning to automate tasks on HPC systems. |