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Shells act as an interface between users and the kernel, allowing command execution and system interaction. Key Linux shells include the Bourne shell (sh), Bash (GNU Bourne-Again shell), C shell (csh), Korn shell (ksh), and Z Shell (zsh). Each shell has unique features suitable for specific tasks, such as Bourne's compact nature, Bash’s command recall, C shell’s aliasing, Korn shell’s script compatibility, and Zsh's customization.

What are the Different Types of Shells in Linux?

Bash can be customized and have some nice feature too. Yes zsh have more customization but is not necessarily present on your server so if you want to have the same setup across all your environment sometimes bash is the way to go.
You can have custom prompt, aliases, and plugins in bash too.

I still wonder why xonsh has not a wide success. Bash + python right in the shell? Together? I love my
<code>print(os.dir(&quot;$HOME&quot;)) | grep Documents</code>
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