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by vbrenny 5476 days ago
Are you familiar with DOS batches? If so, you can try starting writing some automation on DOS and then translating them into shell scripts. It was the way I started.

If not, you can try writing some basic automation scripts. Look for all of the repetitive tasks (copies, opening programs, clearing temps) and try to automate them. You will, unavoidably, start feeling comfortable and knowing all of the tools.