Case Study 1: Making Developers' Jobs Easier with Automation
Scenario:
Developers often need to perform repetitive tasks, such as compiling code, running tests, generating
reports, or formatting data.
Solution:
A Bash script can automate these tasks, saving time and reducing human error.
Example:
Automated build and test pipeline:
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#!/bin/bash
# Set project directory
PROJECT_DIR="/path/to/project"
# Step 1: Clean old build artifacts
echo "Cleaning build directory..."
rm -rf "$PROJECT_DIR/build"
# Step 2: Compile the code
echo "Compiling code..."
gcc -o "$PROJECT_DIR/build/app" "$PROJECT_DIR/src/main.c"
# Step 3: Run tests
echo "Running tests..."
for test in "$PROJECT_DIR/tests/"*; do
if "$test"; then
echo "$(basename "$test"): PASSED"
else
echo "$(basename "$test"): FAILED"
fi
done
# Step 4: Generate a report
echo "Generating test report..."
ls -lh "$PROJECT_DIR/build" > "$PROJECT_DIR/build/report.txt"
echo "Build and test pipeline completed."
Outcome:
• Reduced manual effort for developers.
• A single command to perform compilation, testing, and reporting.
Case Study 2: Use in Cloud Computing
Scenario:
Cloud engineers manage cloud resources and deploy applications using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Performing these tasks manually is time-consuming.
Solution:
A Bash script can automate tasks such as creating instances, uploading files, or scaling resources.
Example:
Deploying an application to AWS EC2:
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#!/bin/bash
# Step 1: Launch an EC2 instance
INSTANCE_ID=$(aws ec2 run-instances \
--image-id ami-0abcdef1234567890 \
--instance-type t2.micro \
--key-name my-key \
--query "Instances[0].InstanceId" \
--output text)
echo "Launched EC2 instance: $INSTANCE_ID"
# Step 2: Wait for the instance to start
aws ec2 wait instance-running --instance-ids "$INSTANCE_ID"
echo "Instance is running."
# Step 3: Deploy application
scp -i my-key.pem app.tar.gz ec2-user@"$INSTANCE_ID":/home/ec2-user/
ssh -i my-key.pem ec2-user@"$INSTANCE_ID" "tar -xzf app.tar.gz &&
./start_app.sh"
echo "Application deployed successfully."
Outcome:
• Automates the process of launching and configuring cloud instances.
• Streamlines deployment, making it faster and error-free.
Case Study 3: AI Model Training
Scenario:
Data scientists often run machine learning model training that involves multiple steps: data
preprocessing, model training, and evaluation. Bash can manage this workflow efficiently.
Solution:
A Bash script coordinates the process by chaining commands for each step.
Example:
Training a model with data preprocessing:
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#!/bin/bash
# Step 1: Preprocess the data
echo "Preprocessing data..."
python preprocess_data.py --input raw_data.csv --output processed_data.csv
# Step 2: Train the model
echo "Training the model..."
python train_model.py --data processed_data.csv --model model.pkl
# Step 3: Evaluate the model
echo "Evaluating the model..."
python evaluate_model.py --model model.pkl --test test_data.csv
# Step 4: Generate logs
echo "Saving logs..."
mkdir -p logs
mv *.log logs/
echo "AI pipeline completed successfully."
Outcome:
• Saves time by automating the entire pipeline.
• Ensures consistent and reproducible workflows.
Case Study 4: DevOps
Scenario:
DevOps engineers handle tasks such as CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and log aggregation. These
tasks involve many manual steps.
Solution:
A Bash script simplifies the CI/CD process by automating build, test, and deployment.
Example:
Continuous Deployment script:
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#!/bin/bash
# Step 1: Pull latest code from GitHub
echo "Pulling latest code..."
git pull origin main
# Step 2: Build the application
echo "Building the application..."
docker build -t my-app .
# Step 3: Stop and remove old containers
echo "Stopping old containers..."
docker stop my-app-container || true
docker rm my-app-container || true
# Step 4: Deploy new container
echo "Deploying new container..."
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 --name my-app-container my-app
# Step 5: Check container logs
echo "Checking logs..."
docker logs my-app-container
echo "Deployment completed successfully."
Outcome:
• Speeds up deployment with minimal manual intervention.
• Reduces downtime during updates.
Case Study 5: Backup and Disaster Recovery
Scenario:
An organization needs regular backups of its critical data, ensuring it is always available in case of
disaster.
Solution:
A Bash script can perform scheduled backups and securely store data.
Example:
Backup script with compression:
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#!/bin/bash
# Directories to back up
SOURCE_DIRS="/home/user/documents /home/user/photos"
BACKUP_DIR="/backup"
DATE=$(date +%F)
# Create a compressed backup
echo "Creating backup..."
tar -czvf "$BACKUP_DIR/backup-$DATE.tar.gz" $SOURCE_DIRS
# Remove old backups (older than 7 days)
echo "Removing old backups..."
find "$BACKUP_DIR" -type f -mtime +7 -exec rm {} \;
echo "Backup process completed."
Outcome:
• Automates backups, ensuring data is always safe.
• Removes old backups to save storage space.
Key Takeaways:
1. Automation reduces manual effort, enabling developers and engineers to focus on higher-
value tasks.
2. Bash in the cloud provides a cost-effective and efficient way to manage resources.
3. AI workflows benefit from structured, repeatable pipelines.
4. DevOps relies heavily on Bash for seamless CI/CD processes.
5. Backup scripts ensure robust disaster recovery solutions.
