Python and/or Perl VS bash [closed]

Answer 1

Anything you learn can only benefit you, never is it a bad idea to learn something. That said, if you feel you're productive with Python then I don't see why you would need bash. Python is more powerful (being a full blown programming language) and IMO has a nicer, more readable syntax. Bash is often useful for quick and dirty scripting, though.

If you do decide to learn it, here are some resources to get you started:

1. A Bash guide for beginners
2. The magnificent Bash FAQ
3. Common Bash Pitfalls

Although some rules-of-thumb are occasionally thrown in the air regarding when you should use each, I think you'll figure it out once you get to know all of your options. Having another tool in your arsenal is always an advantage.

Answer 2

I'd say if this is only your machine and you're not supposed to share those administration scripts with any other one, so you'd better to keep doing that in Python (which seems you feel more comfortable on that).

But if you have colleagues or your admin scripts are supposed to employee by other people, so let keep it in a way that is more popular and more understandable for others also: Bash!

Also I guess if you know Bash, you can simply use dozens of existing Bash scripts by customizing them or improving them to whatever which is more suitable for you!