FIND AND GREP

This post provides essential commands for navigating directories on Ubuntu/Linux, making directory navigation easier. The post includes commands for searching for specific patterns within files, filtering by file type, and excluding certain directories. Each command is accompanied by a brief explanation and example. This valuable resource can greatly enhance your Linux command line skills.

𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒑 – 𝒈/𝒓𝒆/𝒑: 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑰𝒕𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉!

The grep command is used to search for text patterns in files, with its origins in the development of the ED text editor by Ken Thompson. Seeking the authors of “Federalist” led Lee Edward McMahon to contact Thompson, resulting in the creation of grep. The post also provides examples of grep usage, showcasing its functionality.