Understanding Variables on the Linux Command-Line

The Linux Crash Course series here on Learn Linux TV teaches you a valuable Linux-related skill in each and every video. You can watch most episodes in any order, and with over 60 entries in this series (and counting) there's no shortage of Linux Learning! In this episode, Jay will teach you all about shell variables. *Free Bash Scripting Course!* Check out my brand-new Bash scripting series for free right here on YouTube ➜ https://linux.video/bash *Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video!* *Support Learn Linux TV* by spinning up your own Linux server on their cloud platform ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *🐧 Support Linux Learning and spin up your very own Linux Server!* Get $200 in credit over 60 days with your new account you can put toward creating your own Linux instances for learning or for powering your business infrastructure. 💧 Check out Digital Ocean here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *⏰ TIME CODES* 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Set up your own Linux server with Akamai! (Sponsor) 01:58 - Revisiting the echo command 02:45 - Creating a variable in Bash 03:11 - Printing the contents of a variable 08:54 - Understanding Environment Variables 12:19 - Capturing the output of a command into a variable 15:22 - Capturing the current date into a variable *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #CloudComputing #DevOps #Linux