What’s a Batch File?

Published: 25 August 2022
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⚛️ Batch files are often used to group commands, or make shortcuts to more complex commands. We'll touch on the basics of just what batch files are.

⚛️ Batch files
Batch or command files are text files containing a list of commands that are executed one after the other by “running” the batch file. They’re convenient ways to collect common multi-step sequences, but can also become quite complex and powerful computer programs in their own right.

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0:00 Batch File
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0:44 Create a simple batch file
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