Simple Shell Project

This project is a simple shell implementation, also known as a command-line interpreter. It provides a basic command-line interface where users can interact with the operating system by executing various commands and programs.

• Command execution: The shell allows users to execute commands and run programs by typing them into the command prompt.
• Input/output redirection: Users can redirect input and output streams, enabling them to read input from files or write output to files.
• Pipeline support: Users can create command pipelines by connecting multiple commands together, allowing the output of one command to serve as input to another.
• Built-in commands: The shell provides a set of built-in commands that can be executed directly, such as cd for changing directories or exit for terminating the shell.
• Error handling: The shell handles errors gracefully, providing appropriate error messages and returning exit codes.

• C programming language: The shell is implemented using the C programming language, taking advantage of its low-level system access and standard libraries.
• Operating system interfaces: The shell utilizes operating system interfaces, such as system calls, to interact with the underlying operating system and execute commands.

1. Clone the repository.
2. Compile the shell source code using a C compiler. For example: gcc shell.c -o shell.
3. Run the compiled executable: ./shell.
4. The shell prompt will be displayed, allowing you to enter commands and interact with the shell.
5. Enter help or man command within the shell to get information about available commands and their usage.

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or improvements, please feel free to submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

• Thanks to the open-source community and various online resources for providing insights and guidance on shell implementation.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Mwadali at [email protected]

Enjoy using the Simple Shell!