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regex Part 1 - Data Manipulation

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  LPI E - Data Manipulation 3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files Part 1 of 2 Part 2:   Regular Expressions (regex) In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common commands that are used to search and extract data from files in Linux. Specifically, we will be discussing   grep less cat head tail sort cut wc The blog will finish by showing how to use the data manipulation tools for I/O Redirection and giving several examples for Regular Expressions (regex) to use when analyzing text within the Linux Terminal. grep Command The grep command is used to search for patterns in a file or set of files. The syntax for using grep is as follows: $ grep pattern filename For example, if we want to search for the word "apple" in a file called "fruits.txt", we can use the following command: $ grep apple fruits.txt This will display all the lines in the file that contain the word "apple". The grep command is also capable of using regular expressions to s...

regex Part 2 - Searching

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  LPI E - Data Manipulation 3.2 Searching and Extracting Data from Files Regular Expressions (regex) Part 2 of 2 Part 1:  Data Manip Tools regex is a powerful tool for searching and manipulating text in Linux and are patterns that describe a set of strings. It is commonly used in commands like grep, sed, awk, and others.  It be used in combination with Linux terminal commands to filter and manipulate text output. Here are some basic examples of how to use regular expressions for I/O redirection with Linux terminal commands ( I/O redirection is a way to redirect the input or output of a command to a file or another command. ) The dot (.) character For example, the regular expression "c.t" matches any string that contains a "c" followed by any single character and then a "t". This would match "cat", "cot", "cut", and so on.  Matching any character : $ ls | grep '.*\...' In this command, the dot (.) character matches any ...

LPI E - Exam Review 3.6 - Text

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Shrouded Secrets Unveiling the Enigmatic Realm of the Command Console navigate: 3.5 << -- >> 3.7 Review of Concepts Mastering I/O redirection, text manipulation, and the versatility of the command console is essential for career growth. These skills enable efficient data processing, system management, and automation, unlocking the full potential of the command-line interface and empowering individuals to excel in various fields.   I am the dragon of text manipulation and direction, and I present to you a challenge. Each command, represented by a single word, holdss the key to unraveling my riddles and progressing further towardss mastery of the command-line interface. Question 1: You are working with a massive data file that contains multiple columns of information. You need to extract specific columns and create a new file with only those columns included. The extracted columns will be used for further analysis. In this situation, the best command to use is ______ bec...

LPI E - Exam Review 3.5 - IO DIR

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Redirecting and Piping Data Navigating the Linux Terminal Adventure navigate: 3.4 << -- >> 3.6 Review of Concepts Learning I/O redirection, here documents, and pipes in Linux enhances career prospects. These skills enable effective data flow management, automation, and streamlined processing. Proficiency in these concepts is highly valued in system administration, DevOps, data engineering, and software development, showcasing expertise in optimizing workflows and handling complex data manipulations. Question 1: You want to save the output of a command to a file called "output.txt". Which of the following commands should you use? A) command > output.txt B) command < output.txt C) command >> output.txt D) command | output.txt Question 2: You want to count the number of lines in a file called "data.txt". Which command should you use? A) grep -c "" data.txt B) wc -w data.txt C) wc -l data.txt D) cat data.txt | wc -w Question 3: You wa...