Linux Basic — Menu-Driven Scripts
Menu-Driven Scripts
Menu-driven scripts offer a friendly CLI for users who prefer choices over flags. This chapter covers techniques for building, styling, and structuring menus that are robust and testable.
What You Will Learn
- Build static and dynamic CLI menus
- Create sub-menus and back/quit flows
- Use ANSI colors safely for readability
- Handle interrupts and perform cleanup on exit
Topics in This Chapter
| # | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menu-Driven Scripts | intro hub (this page) |
| 2 | Full CLI Menu | full example with subcommands |
| 3 | Sub-Menus | nested menus and navigation |
| 4 | Dynamic Menus | menus from filesystem or commands |
| 5 | ANSI Colors | safe color helpers and fallback |
| 6 | Exit & Quit Handling | traps, cleanup, and saving state |
| 7 | Practice Exercises | Hands-on tasks |
Next → Full CLI Menu
