Calculating and reducing the runtime of a script

In this recipe, we are going to learn how to calculate and reduce the script’s runtime. A simple time command will help in calculating the execution time.

Getting ready

Besides having a terminal open, make sure you have the necessary scripts present in your system.

How to do it...

Now, we will write a simple script that contains a few commands, and then, using the time command, we will get the runtime of that script. Create a script cal_runtime.sh and write the following code in it.

clear
ls -l
date
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