Help with coding my own shell in C, Unix environment

[frankfjf]

Homework Statement

Need to write my own shell in C for a Programming assignment. It must also support piping, redirection, and appending.

Homework Equations

The professor provided a preliminary version of the program that supports piping, but not redirection of either input or output, and of course no appending. (So <. >, and >> do not work)

The Attempt at a Solution

Due to personal problems, I didn't get to start on this assignment as early as I would have liked. The professor did not go over how to implement the logic for <, >, or >> in class, and the tutorial link he provided only explains how processes work and how to play with them somewhat, but it didn't explain how to implement redirection or appending.

Would anyone happen to know of some good tutorials I could reference on this sort of thing to get this assignment done?

Thanks

 

[KataKoniK]

for any help in advance

Dear student,

I understand that you are facing some challenges in writing your own shell in C for your programming assignment. It can be overwhelming to tackle a project like this, especially with the added complexity of supporting piping, redirection, and appending.

First of all, I would like to assure you that you are not alone in this. Many students struggle with similar assignments, and it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to proceed. The fact that you are seeking help and resources shows that you are determined to do well in this assignment, and that is a great attitude to have.

In terms of resources, I would suggest starting with your textbook or lecture notes. They may have covered some of the concepts and techniques that you need to implement in your shell. If not, you can also try searching online for tutorials or guides on how to implement these features in a shell. Some popular resources include "The Linux Programming Interface" by Michael Kerrisk and "Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment" by W. Richard Stevens and Stephen A. Rago.

Additionally, you can also reach out to your professor or teaching assistant for guidance and clarification. They are there to help you and can provide valuable insights and tips on how to approach the assignment.

Finally, don't forget about the power of collaboration and peer support. Consider forming a study group with your classmates and working on the assignment together. You can also use online forums or chat groups to discuss and troubleshoot any issues you may encounter.

I hope these suggestions help you in completing your assignment. Remember to take breaks and not get too overwhelmed. With determination and the right resources, I am confident that you will be able to successfully write your own shell in C. Best of luck!