Perl & PHP Shell Scripts

Writing scripts in bash is lame. I'm not the only one who thinks so: Shell Script Language – Use Perl, Not Bash | LinDesk

From the post:

Advantages of using a Shell Language

• Its supported in even the tinest linux distros – even in embedded systems.
• Its the method preferred by the majority – I hope this will change soon.
• Command calls look more natural in a shell language.

Advantages of using a High Level Language

• Better Code
• Easy to maintain
• Faster development
• Libraries provide a lot of functionality
• Easier to port to different platforms.

PHP Shell Scripting

Want to get busy slinging code? Start here:

• An Introduction to Linux Shell Scripting: How to Use Bash, Perl, PHP or Python in a Linux Script | Suite101.com
• An Alternative to Perl: Shell Scripting With PHP
• Using PHP As A Shell Scripting Language
• PHPDeveloper.org: PHPHacks.com: Shell Scripting with PHP CLI