Learn XONSH with Real Code Examples

Use Python to parse and filter `ls` output

Automate backup scripts using Python functions

Quickly test Python snippets in terminal with shell commands

Combine Git commands with Python data analysis

Create cross-platform scripts for system maintenance

Ensure Python version is compatible (3.6+)

Check that PATH includes xonsh

Use `xonsh --help` for command options

Verify syntax for mixed shell/Python commands

Restart shell if configuration changes fail

Run commands interactively to verify behavior

Test scripts in multiple environments (Linux/Windows/macOS)

Check Python syntax inline

Validate shell command execution and output

Use logging for debugging scripts

Use as interactive shell for day-to-day tasks

Deploy scripts on servers with Python installed

Include scripts in automated workflows

Integrate with CI/CD pipelines

Distribute .xsh scripts with required Python dependencies

Interactive shell

Xonsh scripts (.xsh)

Configuration files (~/.xonshrc)

Python libraries and modules

Plugins and event hooks

Python standard and third-party libraries

System shell commands (bash, cmd, PowerShell)

Version control tools like Git

Data processing tools (pandas, numpy)

Automation frameworks for CI/CD

Leverage Python libraries inline for efficiency

Define aliases for repetitive commands

Use configuration files for customization

Mix Python and shell for rapid prototyping

Take advantage of tab-completion and history features

Learning hybrid syntax for Python + shell

Cross-platform differences in shell commands

Debugging complex scripts with mixed commands

Optimizing scripts for performance

Managing environment variables and PATH dependencies