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Hello,

I would like to create a set of .bat files which I could use at work to perform various Windows tasks, primariy copying files, creating folders, etc.

From what I've seen there are multiple languages which could be used for such tasks.

Which one is straightforward in the sense that others could read it and understand what is going on? (Yes, I would generously document the procedure.)

Is there a book available for this type of development, with plenty of examples to learn from?

Thanks,
Jim
Oct 10 '07 #1
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Hello,

I would like to create a set of .bat files which I could use at work to perform various Windows tasks, primariy copying files, creating folders, etc.

From what I've seen there are multiple languages which could be used for such tasks.

Which one is straightforward in the sense that others could read it and understand what is going on? (Yes, I would generously document the procedure.)

Is there a book available for this type of development, with plenty of examples to learn from?

Thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim. The DDB: DOS Batch File Turorial looks promising.
Oct 10 '07 #2
Which one is straightforward in the sense that others could read it and understand what is going on? (Yes, I would generously document the procedure)
Python is a good language to both learn and for others to read. It uses a strict syntax system which makes it very easy on the eye. Also its very powerful, it goes way beyond batch scripting. If you can't install any software on your work computer then maybe you should try VBS, its not as nearly as good as Python but its better than batch files and doesn't require any additional software to run.

The official Python tutorial is here.
You can find the interpreter here as well.
Oct 10 '07 #3

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