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Oils
Upgrade path from bash to a better language and runtime
Description
Oils is an upgrade path from bash to a better language and runtime. It includes OSH (a bash-compatible shell) and YSH (a new shell language), providing a smooth migration path from traditional bash scripting.
AI Summary
Shell providing an upgrade path from bash with OSH (bash-compatible) and YSH (new language)
Capabilities
- + Run existing bash scripts with OSH
- + Write new scripts in YSH
- + Gradual migration from bash
- + Better error handling and data structures
Use When
- → When you want to gradually upgrade from bash
- → When you need bash compatibility with modern features