“bb” is a native Clojure interpreter specifically designed for scripting purposes. It allows developers to write and execute Clojure code directly from the command line, making it convenient for performing various scripting tasks and automating workflows. Clojure is a dynamic, functional programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and provides seamless integration […]
Linux
bazel: Open-source build and test tool similar to Make, Maven, and Gradle.
“Bazel” is an open-source build and test tool that provides a flexible and efficient framework for building software projects. It is designed to handle large-scale projects with multiple programming languages, platforms, and dependencies. Similar to other build tools like Make, Maven, and Gradle, Bazel automates the process of compiling source code, managing dependencies, and running […]
batch: Execute commands at a later time when the system load levels permit
“batch” is a command-line utility that allows users to schedule the execution of commands or scripts at a later time when the system load levels permit. It provides a way to defer the execution of resource-intensive tasks to times when the system is less busy, ensuring smoother operation and optimal resource allocation. When executing commands […]
bat: Print and concatenate files
“bat” is a command-line tool that serves as a modern alternative to the traditional “cat” command for printing and concatenating files in the terminal. It offers additional features such as syntax highlighting and Git integration, enhancing the readability and usability of file contents. Similar to the “cat” command, “bat” can display the contents of one […]
bastet: Clone of the game Tetris in the terminal
“bastet” is a clone of the popular game Tetris that can be played directly in the terminal. It is designed to replicate the gameplay and mechanics of the original Tetris game while providing a text-based, command-line interface for a nostalgic gaming experience. In “bastet,” players control the falling tetrominoes, which are geometric shapes made up […]
bashmarks: Save and jump to commonly used directories using 1 character commands
“bashmarks” is a utility that allows users to conveniently save and quickly navigate to frequently used directories using short, single-character commands in the Bash shell. It enhances the efficiency and convenience of directory navigation by providing an easy way to bookmark and access specific locations within the file system. With “bashmarks,” users can assign a […]
bash Command Examples
“Bash” stands for “Bourne-Again SHell,” and it is a widely used command-line interpreter for Unix-like operating systems. It is designed as an enhanced replacement for the original Bourne shell (sh) and is compatible with the sh syntax. Bash is the default shell on many Linux distributions and is also available on other Unix-based systems. As […]
bash-it: A collection of community contributed Bash commands and scripts for Bash 3.2+
“Bash-it” is a collection of community-contributed Bash commands and scripts designed to enhance the functionality and usability of the Bash shell. It is specifically developed to work with Bash versions 3.2 and above, providing additional features, customizations, and convenience to Bash users. The purpose of “Bash-it” is to extend the capabilities of the Bash shell […]
basename Command Examples (Remove leading directory portions from a path)
The “basename” command is a utility that allows you to extract the base or file name from a given path by removing the leading directory portions. It is commonly used to obtain the filename from a full path or to remove directory prefixes from file paths. When you provide a path to the “basename” command, […]
base64 Command Examples (Encode or decode file or standard input to/from Base64, to standard output)
The “base64” command is a utility that enables you to encode or decode files or standard input using the Base64 encoding scheme. Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding method that converts binary data into a printable ASCII string format. It is widely used for various purposes, such as data transmission, storing binary data in text-based formats, […]