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Bash Boilerplate

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strap your bash project with this handy boilerplate

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Overview

If you're deep into the world of shell scripting, you probably know how important it is to have a solid foundation of libraries that can save you time and streamline your workflow. The Bash Boilerplate library offers just that — a collection of thoughtfully designed tools to simplify your shell scripts. It streamlines common tasks like configuration management, user prompts, and spinner animations, all while ensuring that your scripts remain manageable and easy to read.

Not only does it feature a systematic approach to manage flags and parameters, but it also brings in additional utilities and graceful error handling to enhance your scripts. This library is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their Bash scripting skills and create clean, reliable scripts without reinventing the wheel.

Features

  • Header Management: Automatically handles essential parameters like config files and debug options, ensuring a consistent starting point for every script.

  • Custom Usage Output: Easily add custom messages and usage notes directly to your script, helping users understand the arguments and options available.

  • Advanced Spinner Options: Start and stop spinners with customizable text, giving visual feedback during long-running commands to improve user experience.

  • Signal Traps: Set custom functions to execute upon receiving specific signals, allowing for graceful shutdown of scripts while managing spinners effectively.

  • Confirmation Prompts: Easily create yes/no questions in your scripts, making it simple to secure user consent before proceeding with critical actions.

  • Mandatory Checks: Enforce the presence of variables and commands, improving the reliability of your scripts by preventing common runtime errors.

  • YAML to Environment Variables: Instantly convert YAML configurations into shell variables with ease, making it simpler to manage environmental settings programmatically.

  • Example Implementation: The library includes a ‘hello-world’ example that showcases the practical use of its features, helping users understand how to apply them effectively.