Bash Shell Scripting - Shell Prompt Customization

This video tutorial explains how to customize the bash shell prompt using the PS1 and PS2 variables. It covers basic and advanced customization techniques, including displaying the username, computer name, time, and date in the prompt. The tutorial also introduces the PS2 variable for handling line continuations and discusses how to persist these customizations using special files and the export command.

What is the purpose of the PS1 variable in bash?

How can you change the shell prompt to display the username?

What does the backslash followed by 'T' do in the shell prompt?

Describe how to include the current working directory in the shell prompt.

What happens when you use a backslash at the end of a line in bash?

What is the significance of the PS2 variable in bash?

Explain how to persist your PS1 and PS2 customizations across terminal sessions.