why?

Because bash feels clunky to write and work with for anything non-trivial, especially compared to other scripting languages.

Why not another scripting language (no compile necessary)?

Because bash and sh are installed nearly everywhere. Any other scripting language means the user is required to have that installed, and that is far less likely to be the case.

If I could write my scripts in a nice syntax, but be sure my users will be able to use it effortlessly by distributing to them compiled versions, then that would make both of our lives easier!

Thoughts? Are there any languges that do this?

  • sim642@lemm.ee
    7·
    1 year ago

    Why not another scripting language (no compile necessary)?

    But you’re describing compiling that new language to bash…

    • Cyclohexane@lemmy.mlOP
      5·
      1 year ago

      Yes, I’m answering why I am not taking a completely other scripting language

      In other words, I am making the case for a compiled language by answering the question of why i am not considering a language that doesn’t need it.