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Parse Command-Line Arguments with Getopt

Learn to robustly parse command-line arguments (short and long options) in bash scripts using `getopt`, enabling flexible configuration for web development tools.

Manage Environment Variables for Web Apps

A concise bash script to load environment variables from a `.env` file into the current shell session, crucial for configuring web applications securely.

Make HTTP Request and Parse JSON Response

Execute HTTP GET/POST requests using curl and parse the JSON response with `jq`, essential for interacting with web APIs directly from your bash scripts.

Start and Monitor a Local Web Development Server

Automate the startup of local development servers (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP) and optionally tail their logs for real-time monitoring, streamlining your development workflow.

Clean Up Web Project Build Artifacts and Dependencies

Automate the removal of common web project artifacts like `node_modules`, `dist` folders, and cache directories to ensure clean builds and save disk space.

Generate a Basic `sitemap.xml` for Static Sites

Automatically generate a simple `sitemap.xml` file for static websites by scanning local HTML files, improving SEO and site discoverability.

Automate Secure Website File Synchronization with rsync

Efficiently synchronize local website files to a remote server over SSH using rsync, ensuring data integrity and minimizing transfer time for web deployments.

Monitor Server Disk Usage and Trigger Alerts

Proactively monitor disk space on your web server and send an email alert if usage exceeds a defined threshold, preventing critical storage issues.

Simple Web Server Log File Archiving

Automate the archiving and compression of old web server access logs to save disk space and keep your log directories organized for easier analysis.

Control Web Server Service (Nginx/Apache)

Easily start, stop, restart, or check the status of your Nginx or Apache web server using a simple bash script for streamlined server management.

Monitor Website Availability and Status Code

Script to periodically check your website's availability and HTTP status code using `curl`, useful for simple uptime monitoring and health checks.

Generate Random Secure Passwords/API Keys

Learn to generate strong, random passwords or API keys using `/dev/urandom` and `base64` in Bash, ideal for secure application configuration.