Introduction to Batch Scripting Tutorial

Presenter Introduction

• Root of N (from NoshShow.com)
• Website features: code, videos, animations, personal projects

Overview of Batch Scripting

• Batch is a scripting language for Windows.
• Focus on working within the CMD (Command Prompt).

Opening the Command Prompt in Windows 7

• Options to open CMD:
  • Start Menu: Type "CMD" in the search.
  • Run Command: Press Windows Key + R, then type "CMD".
  • Command Prompt is also referred to as:
    • Shell
    • Console
    • Terminal

History and Evolution of CMD

• Origin from MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System).
• CMD replaced command.com with:
  • cmd.exe for 32-bit/64-bit systems.
  • Enhanced functionality and more commands.

Command Execution Process

• Interpreter: Reads and executes commands line by line.
• Difference between scripting (batch) and programming languages:
  • Scripting: Directly interpreted by an interpreter (e.g., cmd.exe).
  • Programming: Requires a compiler to convert code into binary.

Understanding Commands in CMD

• Internal and External Commands:
  • Internal: Built into CMD.
  • External: Separate executable programs.
• Batch Files: Lists of commands for cmd.exe to interpret.

File System Path Example

• Default path for CMD: C:\Windows\System32
• Contains various DLLs and programs callable from CMD.

Conclusion

• This video serves as an introduction to batch scripting.
• Future videos will cover writing and executing batch scripts.
• Encouragement to follow along in the series.