Bash is a very powerful tool, but it is important to employ strategies that catch errors early, provide clear logging, and handle unexpected situations cleanly.
The scripts you write may be subjected to unexpected behaviours and events such as a required directory not present, a required shell command not present, or, commonly, permission errors.
I have been writing Bash scripts for a while, and I have gathered the best techniques from structuring scripts to seamless error handling, which we will explore: some key practices to enhance reliability of your scripts.
This guide assumes prior exposure to Bash.
Structuring a Bash script
