Bash vs Zsh: Which Shell Should You Use?

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Bash

"The Classic"

Strengths

Universal Compatibility ★★★★★
Documentation ★★★★★
Server Standard ★★★★★
Beginner Resources ★★★★★

Weaknesses

Customization ★★★★★
Tab Completion ★★★★★
Modern Features ★★★★★
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Zsh

"The Modern Choice"

Strengths

Tab Completion ★★★★★
Customization ★★★★★
Plugin Ecosystem ★★★★★
User Experience ★★★★★

Weaknesses

Learning Curve ★★★★★
Script Portability ★★★★★
Both support the same basic commands

Start with Bash, graduate to Zsh when ready!

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