What is a batch file/script

[Circuits]

I was recently asked to "post a batch file/script that would run the configure and build exactly as you do, on a clean command prompt, in order to reproduce your issue" what does this mean in layman's terms? What is a batch file/script?

 

[arochester]

Batch file?

Days of DOS.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_file

 

[Circuits]

Batch file?

Days of DOS.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_file

So this is just a DOS version of a shell script then? Apparently, the person who asked thought I was on a DOS system?

 

[Rob]

I'm betting they meant 'bash' file/script.

Bash is the default / most used shell used in most Unixes.. there are others, like csh, zsh, etc.. but in most cases, when you install a new system, bash is the default.