AWK
A collection of 9 posts
Mastering AWK as a Linux System Administrator
Transform from basic text processing to advanced data manipulation in this hands-on series.
ยท Abhishek Prakash
Chapter 8: User-Defined Functions in AWK
Stop repeating; start reusing. Create your functions for repetitive tasks in AWK scripts.
ยท Abhishek Prakash
Chapter 7: Control Flow With Loops
Let's iterate through the loops.
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Chapter 6: Arrays and Advanced Data Structures in AWK
You need 'a raise' to your AWK knowledge.
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Chapter 5: Manipulating Strings in AWK
Manipulate data and display them in proper reports. AWK has plenty of string functions.
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Chapter 4: Mathematical Operations in AWK
Transform raw data into polished reports and perform complex calculations that would require separate tools elsewhere.
ยท Abhishek Prakash
Chapter 3: Built-in Variables and Field Manipulation
Transform AWK from basic text processor to data manipulation wizard. Master FS, OFS, NR, NF variables and reshape any data format you need.
ยท Abhishek Prakash
Chapter 2: Pattern Matching and Basic Operations
Control exactly what AWK processes with pattern matching. Master if-else statements, comparison operators, and complex filtering conditions.
ยท Abhishek Prakash
Chapter 1: Introduction to AWK
Learn AWK basics for Linux sysadmins. Master field extraction, built-in variables, and pattern-action syntax with real log analysis examples.
ยท Abhishek Prakash