You want to find files named config.json but your command find . -name config.json returns no results, even though the file exists. What is the problem?

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Linux CLI - Searching and Finding

You want to find files named config.json but your command find . -name config.json returns no results, even though the file exists. What is the problem?

AThe filename should be quoted as 'config.json'

BYou need to use -filename instead of -name

CThe file is hidden and find ignores hidden files

DThe file is in a different directory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand how shell treats unquoted patterns
Without quotes, shell may try to expand config.json before find runs.
Step 2: Use quotes to pass exact filename
Quoting 'config.json' ensures find receives the correct pattern.
Final Answer:
The filename should be quoted as 'config.json' -> Option A
Quick Check:
Quoting filenames avoids no result issues = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Quote filenames in find to match exactly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using -filename option
Assuming hidden files are ignored
Not checking file location

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You want to find files named config.json but your command find . -name config.json returns no results, even though the file exists. What is the problem?

Step 1: Understand how shell treats unquoted patterns

Step 2: Use quotes to pass exact filename

Final Answer:

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