On 13/02/2015 11:49, John Lupa wrote: > probably a scripting language should be recommended to be learned > besides sh/bash? Yes, you should always teach that shell is not meant for complex task were you need a real programming language. But that's all. Tell you student that they will need to learn at least a good scripted language, but leave them the choice on the one they prefer. I usually go with python, but that's part a matter of taste, and part the coincidence that I got to learn it.
> and having options is awesome - python, perl, php and others... > From an user standpoint that's true. But if you are teaching for LPI certification is a nightmare. Did you choose one? Wich one and for what reason? What if people are using another one? I'd avoid PHP like plague for sysadmin tasks, and I don't like perl so I'm using python. But I think is perfectly fine for those who like them to user perl or ruby. Or you take it all (you need to add to your list ruby and tcl) making the LPI exam preparation a full course on scripting languages ? Knowing a scripting language is essential for a senior sysadmin, but knowing just "that specific one" is not. That's why I'm firmly against introducing topics on such kind of subjects. Regards Simone -- Simone Piccardi Truelite Srl [email protected] (email/jabber) Via Monferrato, 6 Tel. +39-347-1032433 50142 Firenze http://www.truelite.it Tel. +39-055-7879597 Fax. +39-055-7333336 _______________________________________________ lpi-examdev mailing list [email protected] http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-examdev
