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Advanced Shell Scripting with Bash (2006) [pdf]
(Not sure about the equivalent of shlex.quote, but in the worst case, you can just use "from shlex import quote as q" or something).
So yes, there are good alternatives to bash - even Python based.
[0] https://xon.sh/
- Xonsh – A Python-Powered Shell
- Python Is the New Basic
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Fish 4.0: The Fish of Theseus
Also, do consider xonsh.[1]
It's a Bash-like shell written in Python. It has significant overlap with the awesomeness of fish, and has the advantage of being able to write your shell scripts in a Python dialect. So if you know Python, the mental burden is much lower.
On top of that, it's cross platform, since Python is. No WSL needed.
I switched to it in 2018 and haven't looked back. Originally it was just because I wanted a better command prompt environment in Windows for work, but I liked it so much I switched to it in Linux as well.
(And yes, you can type any Python statement right in the command prompt).
[1] https://xon.sh/
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A Second Search for Bash Scripting Alternatives
No xonsh? (https://xon.sh/) Seems to hit most of the requirements.
Been happily using it since 2018. It's great not to have to learn a whole other language just to do scripting.
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The Dune Shell
Interesting thought experiment. Reminds me of my cousin's project Xonsh https://xon.sh/
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Reasons I still love the fish shell
If you like this sort of thing, I strongly recommend also checking out the xonsh shell.
It's bash-like, but Python based. Works on both Windows and Linux. Has several of the benefits mentioned in this article. It's really nice that I don't need to learn another language for shell scripting - its language is Python, with some extensions to make it less tedious (e.g. easily executing commands without using os.system or subprocess).
Been using it since 2018.
https://xon.sh/
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Makim extends its functionality beyond conventional script execution by supporting various interpreters and shell languages, facilitating a versatile development environment. While xonsh is the default interpreter - blending the capabilities of Bash and Python for an enriched command-line experience - Makim's architecture allows for seamless integration with other environments. For developers seeking to leverage this feature, a foundational understanding of xonsh can be beneficial. Comprehensive details and usage guidelines are available in the official xonsh documentation.
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