Describe the value and risks of using a scripting language when using CLI commands.

Answer 1

The advantages of using a scripting language with CLI (Command Line Interface) are the same as the advantages of using a scripting language in general. Such as:

1. easy to use, no compiling required
2. fast, easy editing
3. you can embed a scripting language inside html, which adds more functionality to html

The main disadvantage of using a scripting language with CLI is that you can very easily wipe an entire drive with a miscoded command.

You really need to know what you are asking for, because the computer will do EXACTLY what you told it to do. CLI is old-school, it is not user-friendly. It does not forgive mistakes easily and it has few fail-safes built in.