simple_shell is a simple UNIX-like shell developed as part of an ALX collaboration project. It is designed to read and execute user commands, providing basic shell functionalities.
- Interactive shell prompt.
- Execution of commands using child processes.
- Built-in commands handling (
exit,env). - Non-interactive mode support.
- Basic error handling.
Follow these steps to get started with simple_shell:
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Clone the repository:
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Compile the source code:
gcc -Wall -Werror -Wextra -pedantic -std=gnu89 *.c -o hsh
Run the shell: ./hsh
##Usage
- Enter commands and press Enter to execute them.
- Use the "exit" command to exit the shell.
- Use the "env" command to display environment variables.
##How It Works
CustomShell reads user commands, tokenizes them, and executes them using child processes. It supports basic shell operations and provides a simple interface for users to interact with the system.
##Acknowledgments
This project was developed by the ALX collaboration team and inspired by the concepts of operating systems and C programming.