This fast-paced hands-on quirky introduction to Windows’ Batch scripting language is ideal
for coders of all skill levels. In this era of advanced programming languages the simplicity
universality and efficiency of Batch scripting holds undeniable value. Whether you’re
maintaining legacy systems or seeking to understand the foundations of command line automation
The Book of Batch Scripting shows you how to become proficient with this tool included in every
version of Windows. As you work through the book you will: Write a simple .bat file that
performs a daily task with just a couple of mouse clicks Delve into variables and data types
and learn how a variable can possess two values at once—and why you should care Learn how to
manage and collect data on files and directories either locally or on a network Harness the
power of the for command to build complex loops with just a few lines of code Explore advanced
topics like recursion performing text searches and even learn how to write a .bat file that
writes a .bat file Extend Batch to use features like booleans floats operators arrays hash
tables stacks queues and even object-oriented design Written for beginners and experts
alike The Book of Batch Scripting will have you streamlining your workflow and writing
effective code in no time. This simple but powerful tool is about to make your life a little
bit easier and more fun. Requires: Microsoft Windows
