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AWK is an interpreted programming language that is included in most versions of Unix. The name is derived from the initials of its creatorsAlfred Aho, Peter Weinberger, and Brian Kernighanwho developed the language in 1977. The language is particularly designed for filtering and manipulating textual data. In this respect, it is similar to Perl, though Perl is more powerful. There are many variants of AWK, including gawk, which is the GNU version.Effective AWK Programming was published by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and distributed in electronic form with the GNU AWK source code. It was also published by SSC to help make it more widely available in book form, and is now offered by OReilly & Associates.Effective AWK Programming covers every aspect of the AWK 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 language. It offers the most uptodate coverage of the POSIX standard for AWK available anywhere, and clearly distinguishes standard AWK features from GNU AWKspecific features. The author sheds light on many of the dark corners of the language (areas to watch out for when programming), devotes two full chapters to example programs, and includes a summary of how the AWK language evolved.
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I picked up this book on AWK programming to enhance my scripting skills for data manipulation. It's straightforward and the examples are super helpful, especially for someone like me who's new to it. Definitely worth the investment if you're looking to deepen your understanding of text processing!
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Anna Thompson
Decent but needs better examples
The basics are covered well, but I feel like some sections could use clearer explanations or additional examples. It’s a good intro to AWK, but if you want in-depth knowledge, you might need to look elsewhere. Not a bad choice for beginners though!
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Miguel Torres
Disappointed with the depth of content
I expected more from this book. It feels like it's just scratching the surface of AWK programming. A few chapters were useful, but overall, I was left wanting more depth and practical applications. Probably not for anyone looking to master AWK.
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Raj Patel
Not comprehensive enough for advanced users
I found the book helpful for beginners, but it doesn't dive deep enough for more complex AWK programming scenarios. I was hoping for more advanced examples or challenges. Still, it could be a good starting point if you have no experience at all.
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