Shell Script Testing with Bats
We’ve all been there: a small shell script that starts as a quick helper suddenly becomes a critical part of your workflow. Then one day, it breaks — maybe because of a missing argument, a typo, or an unexpected input. Debugging at 2 AM isn’t fun. That’s why adding tests to your shell scripts is a lifesaver. With Bats (Bash Automated Testing System), you can catch these issues early and make your scripts as reliable as any other piece of software. Let’s walk through how to set up Bats and test a simple script. ...