Question

what is the batch file programming used for?? i want to learn it, pls suggest me some free ebook or any other source

Answer 1

Basically, it is just a list of win commands, so learn those first. but if you want a tut here you go: http://tinyurl.com/3kspxwd

Answer 2

Batch file programming is a very simply way of performing common or moderately complex tasks using DOS commands. You can find a good introduction here: http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm or even on the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_file

Batch file programming is less and less common there days, as DOS becomes less and less relevant. But it is still handy, especially when combined with Scheduled Tasks for automation.

Answer 3

Just started writing batch files today at work. I'll throw some good resources your way if I find any :)

Answer 4

I still use batch files for implementing remote file copies and executions at wrok. It still has it's place. I use a combination of batch files, psexec and vbs scripts ran via cscript to gather information remotely from systems.

Answer 5

Here's something I came across today http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm