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			[[Bash]] is a Unix shell and command language, originally developed by [[Stephen Bourne]] at [[AT&T Bell Labs]] in the late 1970s. It has since become the default shell for many [[Linux]] distributions and [[macOS]] systems. [[Bash]] is a [[GNU]] project, part of the [[Free Software Foundation]]'s suite of tools, and is widely used for [[scripting]], [[automation]], and [[interactive command-line]] operations. Its name is an acronym for "Bourne-Again SHell," a play on the name of the original [[Bourne shell]], which it was designed to replace and improve upon.
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			[[Bash]] was created by [[Brian Fox]] in 1989 as part of the [[GNU]] project to provide a [[free software]] alternative to the [[Bourne shell]]. It was designed to be [[backward-compatible]] with the [[Bourne shell]], while adding [[new features]], such as [[command-line editing]], [[job control]], and [[advanced scripting capabilities]]. [[Bash]] quickly gained popularity due to its [[user-friendly interface]] and [[extensibility]], and it became the standard shell for many Unix-like operating systems. Over the years, [[Bash]] has been continuously updated and maintained, with the latest version as of 2023 being [[[[Bash]] 5.1]]. The [[GNU]] project provides [[Bash]] under the [[GNU General Public License]], ensuring it remains freely available for use and modification.

			{{H2\|Features}}
			[[Bash]] is known for its [[rich feature set]], which includes:
			- [[Command-line editing]]: Users can [[edit]] and [[re-execute]] commands using [[keyboard shortcuts]] and [[history navigation]].
			- [[Job control]]: [[Bash]] allows users to [[start]], [[suspend]], and [[resume]] processes in the foreground or background.
			- [[Scripting capabilities]]: [[Bash]] supports [[conditional statements]], [[loops]], and [[functions]], making it a powerful tool for [[automation]].
			- [[Environment customization]]: Users can [[customize]] their [[shell environment]] through [[configuration files]] such as [[.bashrc]] and [[.bash_profile]].
			- [[Tab completion]]: [[Bash]] provides [[automatic completion]] of [[filenames]], [[commands]], and [[arguments]] when the [[Tab]] key is pressed.

			{{H2\|Usage}}
			[[Bash]] is used in a variety of contexts, including [[interactive terminal sessions]], [[system administration]], and [[software development]]. It is commonly used for:
			- [[Automating repetitive tasks]]: [[Bash]] scripts can be written to [[automate]] tasks such as [[file management]], [[data processing]], and [[system maintenance]].
			- [[System administration]]: [[Bash]] is often used to [[configure]], [[monitor]], and [[manage]] [[Linux]] and [[Unix]] systems.
			- [[Software development]]: [[Bash]] is frequently used in [[build scripts]], [[continuous integration]] pipelines, and [[devops]] workflows.

			{{H2\|Community and Resources}}
			The [[Bash]] community is [[active]] and [[supportive]], with a wealth of [[resources]] available for [[learners]] and [[developers]]. Some of the most popular [[resources]] include:
			- The [[[[Bash]] Reference Manual]]: A comprehensive guide to [[Bash]] syntax and features, available at [https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/manual/[[Bash]].html](https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/manual/[[Bash]].html).
			- [[Online tutorials]] and [[courses]]: Websites such as [[DigitalOcean]] and [[The Linux Command Line]] offer [[interactive tutorials]] for [[learning]] [[Bash]].
			- [[Forums]] and [[Q&A sites]]: Communities such as [[Stack Overflow]] and [[Unix & Linux Stack Exchange]] provide [[support]] for [[Bash]] users and [[developers]].

			{{H2\|References}}
			- [https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/](https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/) – Official [[Bash]] website
			- [https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/manual/[[Bash]].html](https://www.gnu.org/software/[[Bash]]/manual/[[Bash]].html) – [[Bash]] Reference Manual
			- [https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/an-introduction-to-the-[[Bash]]-shell](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/an-introduction-to-the-[[Bash]]-shell) – Introduction to the [[Bash]] shell
			- [https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/[[Bash]]](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/[[Bash]]) – [[Bash]] Q&A on [[Unix]] & [[Linux]] Stack Exchange

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