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https://github.com/developerwilliams/backup-shell-script

The backup script is designed to automate the process of creating backups for important files and directories. It utilizes Shell scripting to perform the backup operations.
https://github.com/developerwilliams/backup-shell-script

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The backup script is designed to automate the process of creating backups for important files and directories. It utilizes Shell scripting to perform the backup operations.

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# Backup Script

This is a README file for a backup script written in Shell.

## Description

The backup script is designed to automate the process of creating backups for important files and directories. It utilizes Shell scripting to perform the backup operations.

## Features

- Easy to use and configure
- Supports incremental backups
- Customizable backup destinations
- Logging and error handling

## Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the backup script.
2. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the script is located.
3. Run the script using the following command:

```shell
./backup.sh
```

4. Follow the prompts to configure the backup settings.
5. Sit back and let the script handle the backup process.

## Requirements

- Shell (bash) environment
- rsync utility

## Configuration

The backup script can be configured by modifying the variables in the script file. You can specify the source directory, destination directory, backup frequency, and other settings according to your requirements

## Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
2. Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
3. Create a new branch with a descriptive name for your feature or bug fix.
4. Make your changes and commit them with clear and descriptive commit messages
5. Push your changes to your forked repository.
6. Open a Pull Request to the main repository, providing a detailed description of your changes and the problem they solve.

Please make sure your code adheres to my coding standards and passes all tests. Thanks!

## License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).