Batch Scripting

Introduction

• Scripting for Windows Operating Systems.
• Guide to Windows Batch Scripting
• Windows batch files: .bat vs .cmd?
• Command prompt in Windows and Linux – What is their language called?
  • Good history here
• Batch file commands: Windows/DOS

Variables

• What is the difference between SETX and SET in environment variables in Windows

Loops

• How do you loop in a Windows batch file?

Switch Case

• It is not a special construct, but is created using labels and calls.
• Switch statement equivalent in Windows batch file

Functions

• What is the difference between CALL and GOTO?
• Where does GOTO :EOF return to?