Shell scripting is a way to automate repetitive tasks, manage system operations, and create custom utilities using a command-line interpreter.Step 1: Understanding Shell Scripting - Definition, Purpose, and Common Shell Interpreters.Step 2: Setting Up the Environment - Choosing an editor, creating a new script file, and making the script executable.Step 3: Writing a Basic Shell Script - Starting with a shebang, adding commands, saving and exiting the script.Step 4: Running Your First Shell Script - Executing the script and seeing the output.Step 5: Adding Logic and Functionality - Exploring variables, conditionals, loops, and functions.Step 6: Handling Input and Output - Reading user input, redirecting output, appending to files, and handling arguments.Step 7: Debugging and Improving Your Script - Debugging techniques, commenting code, and error handling.