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Scripting Languages and File Extensions Flashcards

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
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
Bash Script, used on Linux and Unix Operating Systems and run in a Shell. Most common Linux shell is BASH (Bourne Again Shell)
.js
.py
Batch File, used by Windows operating systems and runs in Command Prompt
.bat
PowerShell script, available by default on modern Windows Operating Systems
.ps1
.vbs
.sh
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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.batBatch File, used by Windows operating systems and runs in Command Prompt
.jsJavaScript 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
.ps1PowerShell script, available by default on modern Windows Operating Systems
.pyPython 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
.shBash Script, used on Linux and Unix Operating Systems and run in a Shell. Most common Linux shell is BASH (Bourne Again Shell)
.vbsVirtual 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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.ps1
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PowerShell script, available by default on modern Windows Operating Systems
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.py
Back
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
Front
.sh
Back
Bash Script, used on Linux and Unix Operating Systems and run in a Shell. Most common Linux shell is BASH (Bourne Again Shell)
Front
.js
Back
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
Front
.bat
Back
Batch File, used by Windows operating systems and runs in Command Prompt
Front
.vbs
Back
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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Learn scripting languages and their file extensions quickly with this flashcard deck. Covers key formats like .bat, .ps1, .vbs, .sh, .js, and .py. Ideal for beginners and professionals to understand how scripts automate tasks on Windows, Linux, and beyond.
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