batch file

Automated command sequence

A batch file is a text file containing a sequence of commands that run automatically when executed, eliminating the need to type each command separately.

In Windows, batch files use the .bat extension and contain DOS or command-line instructions: I wrote a batch file to back up my documents every night.

The concept extends to any script that processes commands in batches rather than interactively.

execution

run

Move swiftly on foot

executeCarry out fully
launchSet into motion
startTo set going

invoke · double-click · output · input · terminate · runtime · process · operation · initiate · activate

scripting

bat

Flying mammal or sports club

scriptWritten words for performance
syntaxRules for arranging words
command lineText-based computer interface

dos · shell · echo · pause · exit · variables · loop · conditional · goto · call

setup

installation

Process of putting in

configurationArrangement of parts
deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
initializationPreparing system for operation

path · installer · wizard · parameters · settings · customization · system configuration · startup · autoexec

automation

task

Work to be done

workflowSequential task progression
schedulingAssigning times to events
routineRegular sequence of actions

sequence · job · process · unattended · trigger · timed · background · repetition · macro · chain

Categories

job queuesjob queue, job, task, worker, scheduler
softwaresoftware, app, apps, application, program
filesfilename, folder, directory, subdirectory, source code
shortcutsshortcut, shorthand, hotkey, keyboard shortcut, hack
file typestxt, pdf, doc, PDF, xls
command linebash, CLI, console, command, cd

Opposites

execution mode

batch fileinteractive software

Programs accepting user input

live session · live coding · graphical user interface · command line interface

processing approach

batch filereal-time processing

Computation without perceptible delay

manual operation

interface paradigm

batch filegraphical user interface

Visual computing interaction layer

GUI · desktop application · WYSIWYG editor · touch interface

Family

file, batch, batches, batched, batching, batch processing, batch files

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