Learn how to build a minimalistic shell for Unix-like operating systems using the Go programming language. Understand shell concepts and implement essential functionalities.
Technical TutorialsGoUnix
Introduction
In this post, we will write a minimalistic shell for UNIX(-like) operating systems in the Go programming language and it only takes about 60 lines of code. You should be a little bit familiar with Go (e.g. how to build a simple project) and the basic usage of a UNIX shell.
Highlights
Write a simple shell in Go programming language
Understand the basic concepts behind a shell
Implement essential shell functionalities like executing commands
Recommendation
This course is suitable for Go developers who want to learn how to build a simple shell from scratch. It provides a hands-on approach to understanding the inner workings of a shell and how to implement it using the Go programming language.
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