📂 Batch (Windows CMD)
Batch scripts run on Windows using the Command Prompt (CMD). They’re simple but kinda limited, mostly for quick automation in Windows environments.
Example Syntax
@echo off
echo Hello from Batch!
set /p name=Enter your name:
echo Hello, %name%!
pause
Key Features
- Runs on Windows only
- Uses `%` for variables
- Limited support for functions and loops
- Good for simple automation and legacy scripts
- Batch files end with
.bator.cmd
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🐚 Bash (Linux/macOS Shell)
Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the king of Unix-like OS scripting — Linux, macOS, and many servers run it by default. It's way more powerful and flexible than Batch.
Example Syntax
#!/bin/bash
echo "Hello from Bash!"
read -p "Enter your name: " name
echo "Hello, $name!"
read -n1 -r -p "Press any key to continue..." key
Key Features
- Runs on Linux, macOS, WSL on Windows
- Powerful scripting: functions, loops, arrays, regex
- Uses `$` for variables
- Extensive tooling & scripting libraries
- Shell scripts end with
.sh, usually executable