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Glob Matching Can Be Simple and Fast Too
Here’s a straightforward benchmark. Time how long it takes to run ls ( a* ) n b in a directory with a single file named a 100 , compared to running ls | grep ( a.* ) n b . Superscripts denote string repetition and parentheses are for grouping only, so that when n is 3, we’re running ls a*a*a*b in a directory…
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Software EngineeringTools & Productivity2017
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2017 | Glob Matching Can Be Simple and Fast Too by secure | 333 | 95 |
