C shell
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C shell[edit | edit source]
The C shell, also known as csh, is a Unix shell created by Bill Joy at the University of California, Berkeley. It was designed to provide a more interactive and user-friendly command-line interface compared to the original Bourne shell (sh). The C shell incorporates features from the C programming language, making it particularly popular among programmers.
Features[edit | edit source]
The C shell offers several features that enhance the user experience and improve productivity. Some of its notable features include:
Command History: The C shell maintains a history of previously executed commands, allowing users to easily recall and reuse them. This feature is especially useful when working with complex or lengthy commands.
Job Control: C shell provides robust job control capabilities, allowing users to manage multiple processes simultaneously. Users can suspend, resume, and terminate processes, as well as run them in the background.
Aliases: C shell allows users to define aliases, which are custom shortcuts for frequently used commands or command sequences. This feature simplifies command entry and reduces typing effort.
Command Substitution: C shell supports command substitution, which allows the output of one command to be used as input for another command. This feature enables powerful and flexible command chaining.
Syntax[edit | edit source]
The syntax of the C shell is similar to the C programming language, with some additional features specific to shell scripting. Here are a few examples of commonly used C shell syntax:
Variable Assignment: ``` set variable_name = value ```
Command Execution: ``` command_name [arguments] ```
Conditional Statements: ``` if (condition) then
# code block
else if (condition) then
# code block
else
# code block
endif ```
Internal Links[edit | edit source]
The C shell has several internal commands and features that can be accessed using internal links. Here are a few examples:
cd: Change the current working directory.
echo: Display a line of text or the value of a variable.
setenv: Set the value of an environment variable.
foreach: Execute a command for each item in a list.
Categories[edit | edit source]
The C shell can be categorized under various topics related to Unix shells and command-line interfaces. Some relevant categories include:
: This category includes articles about various Unix shells, including the C shell.
: This category covers articles related to command-line interfaces, including shell scripting.
: This category includes articles about programming languages, as the C shell incorporates features from the C programming language.
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