CRITICAL GUIDELINES

Windows File Path Requirements

MANDATORY: Always Use Backslashes on Windows for File Paths

When using Edit or Write tools on Windows, you MUST use backslashes (\) in file paths, NOT forward slashes (/).

Process Substitution & FIFOs (2025)

Overview

Master advanced inter-process communication patterns in bash using process substitution, named pipes (FIFOs), and efficient data streaming techniques. These patterns enable powerful data pipelines without temporary files.

Process Substitution Basics

Input Process Substitution <(command)