Post #2916481
2026-04-23 11:13 UTC
Multi-process in shell script (100 KiB): https://sanctum.geek.nz/presentations/multiprocess-in-shell.pdf
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@minoru@functional.cafe 2026-04-24 19:35
@tejr@mastodon.sdf.org I haven't looked at the slides yet, but I expect two: Don't. Use a real programming language. I have a fond love for shell, but really, anything except lists of commands and strings of commands are better be implemented in Python or what have you.
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@minoru@functional.cafe 2026-04-24 19:41
@tejr@mastodon.sdf.org Without any arguments, wait will sit there until all its background processes have completed Cursed! I like the twist at the end though. Good engineering saves the day :)