Scripting Languages and File Extensions Flashcards
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| .bat | Batch File, used by Windows operating systems and runs in Command Prompt |
| .ps1 | PowerShell script, available by default on modern Windows Operating Systems |
| .vbs | Virtual Basic script written in the VBScript language, used on Windows Operating Systems. Is less common than Batch and Powershell scripts but can still be found |
| .sh | Bash Script, used on Linux and Unix Operating Systems and run in a Shell. Most common Linux shell is BASH (Bourne Again Shell) |
| .js | JavaScript file, used to run the JavaScript programming language. Most often used in browsers to automate web pages, but can be used directly on an OS using tools like NodeJS |
| .py | Python script or file, used to run code written in the Python programming language. Python works on many Operating Systems and can be used for scripts or building full applications |
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PowerShell script, available by default on modern Windows Operating Systems
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.py
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Python script or file, used to run code written in the Python programming language. Python works on many Operating Systems and can be used for scripts or building full applications
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.js
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JavaScript file, used to run the JavaScript programming language. Most often used in browsers to automate web pages, but can be used directly on an OS using tools like NodeJS
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.bat
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Batch File, used by Windows operating systems and runs in Command Prompt
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.vbs
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Virtual Basic script written in the VBScript language, used on Windows Operating Systems. Is less common than Batch and Powershell scripts but can still be found
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.sh
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Bash Script, used on Linux and Unix Operating Systems and run in a Shell. Most common Linux shell is BASH (Bourne Again Shell)
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