Batch Script
Batch Script
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@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

set /p backupDir=Enter backup directory:
if not exist "!backupDir!" mkdir "!backupDir!"
for %%f in (*.txt) do (
    set timestamp=!date:~-4,4!!date:~-10,2!!date:~-7,2!_!time:~0,2!!time:~3,2!
    copy "%%f" "!backupDir!\%%~nf_!timestamp!%%~xf"
)
echo Backup complete

20 coding exercises for Batch Script on Exercism. From Difference of Squares to Grains.

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Difference of Squares

Difference of Squares

Find the difference between the square of the sum and the sum of the squares of the first N natural numbers.

Sieve

Sieve

Use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to find all the primes from 2 up to a given number.

Grains

Grains

Calculate the number of grains of wheat on a chessboard given that the number on each square doubles.

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Key Features of Batch Script

Batch Script

Easy to Learn

Batch scripting is simple and accessible for beginners.

Widely Compatible

Batch scripts run on any Windows system without modification.

User Interaction

Batch scripts can prompt for and handle user input dynamically.

Flexible Use

Batch scripting handles a variety of automation tasks effectively.

Command Power

Automate and manage tasks efficiently with Batch scripting.

Stable Performance

Batch scripts run reliably for consistent task automation.

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Community-sourced Batch Script exercises

The Batch Script track on Exercism has 20 exercises to help you write better code. Discover new exercises as you progress and get engrossed in learning new concepts and improving the way you currently write.

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