Short tips for executing complex commands in cmd using .bat files (Windows)

We are all witnessing cases where we forgot a Python syntax for a specific situation. Then we need to go to StackOverflow or Google and spend valuable time finding something we forgot.

Let's see an example: we have created a virtual environment and installed ipykernel. Then we must print this command in cmd to create a kernel specification:

python -m ipykernel install --user --name mykernel --display-name "My Kernel"

Unfortunately, every time we try to remember it, we fail and spend much time finding the answer. So here is a helpful tip to follow:

1. Create a txt file and print the following:

@echo off
python -m ipykernel install --user --name mykernel --display-name "My Kernel"f        

2. Save the file as a .bat file with a short and easy name to remember every time. For example, ipykernel_specification.bat.

3. Add the file to the PATH. For instance, if the file is in the MyFolder directory:

setx PATH "%PATH%;C:\MyFolder"        

And that's it! Now, instead of typing the entire command every time you need it, simply run ipykernel_specification in cmd, and you are done !!!