Name: Search the contents of files using grep
Uploaded: 2016-11-18T20:00:24-06:00
Description: Learn the basic syntax for using grep to search the contents of a single file or files. It's like CMD+F, but better! You'll be able to quickly see all matching results in a file.

Search the contents of files using grep

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Use Grep for Fast Search from the Command Line

 Learn the basic syntax for using grep to search the contents of a single file or files. It's like CMD+F, but better! You'll be able to quickly see all matching results in a file.

Search the contents of files using grep

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Use Grep for Fast Search from the Command Line