shell-script-quality

Linting and testing shell scripts identifies quality defects before production. Use ShellCheck for static analysis to find common issues, and BATS to write automated test suites with assertions and mocking. Integrate both into CI/CD pipelines to enforce standards automatically across your codebase.

ShellCheck is a static analysis tool that detects bugs, style issues, and anti-patterns in Bash and shell scripts. It reads your code without executing it, identifies warnings configurable via `.shellcheckrc`, and helps enforce consistent coding standards before scripts reach production.

Yes. Integrate ShellCheck and BATS into GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or pre-commit hooks to automatically validate code quality and run tests on every commit. This enforces standards without manual intervention and catches regressions early.

BATS is a testing framework for Bash that lets you write automated tests with setup/teardown functions, assertions, and mocking capabilities. Write test files with `.bats` extension, organize tests in a `tests/` directory, and run them with the `bats` command to validate script behavior.

Both serve different purposes. Linting catches style issues and common mistakes statically without running code; testing validates actual behavior and catches logic errors. Together they provide comprehensive coverage—linting prevents defects early, testing ensures scripts work as intended.