Batch isn't programming, it's just commands to do stuff you can do yourself using the built in file viewing stuff. The windows CMD is incredibly lame, compared to the Linux console (which is necessary for any 'advanced' users of Linux to use) which allows you to do pretty much anything, and it's easier than using the windows.. e.g. rather than going through synaptec package manager to download + install a program, just do:
sudo apt-get install Kate
Or, if you're unsure about something..
Kate
Kate is not installed, you can install Kate by typing sudo apt-get install Kate
So easy.