shell program
[/ʃɛl ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: shell programs
programa shell
1. A computer program that provides a command-line interface (CLI) for users to interact with the operating system by typing commands
The shell program interprets user commands and executes them on the operating system.
O programa shell interpreta comandos do usuário e os executa no sistema operacional.
2. A script file containing a series of shell commands executed sequentially by a shell interpreter
I wrote a shell program to automate the backup process every night.
Escrevi um programa shell para automatizar o processo de backup todas as noites.
3. The command interpreter that serves as the primary interface between a user and the kernel of an operating system
Bash is one of the most popular shell programs used in Unix-like systems.
Bash é um dos programas shell mais populares usados em sistemas tipo Unix.
Shell programs are fundamental to Unix and Linux operating systems, which are prevalent in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, the term 'programa shell' is widely understood in academic and professional computing contexts. The term is particularly important for system administrators, developers, and DevOps professionals across both countries.
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