Published Apr 30, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT A technology enthusiast, Bobby studied Computer Science at the University of Southampton before working in a number of roles across industries, from the private sector to the charitable one, at multinationals and startups. He’s helped maintain backend Java servers, designed databases and front-end interfaces, and created a bespoke content management system. Bobby also enjoys video gaming, and has written for several outlets, including a stint as Editor-in-Chief at  Switch Player Magazine  and contributions to online magazine, SUPERJUMP . Bobby uses a Mac for day-to-day work and an Android phone for distractions. Everything you do on the Linux command line involves a shell, whether you pay it any mind or not. It’s probably Bash, possibly Zsh, but either way, it’s highly relevant to all shell scripting, big and small. The Fish shell is an alternative, with some particularly exciting features for programmers.…