Linux CLI - Text Processing
What will be the output of this command?
echo "one two three" | awk '{print $3}'What will be the output of this command?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand awk field numbering
Fields are separated by spaces; $3 refers to the third word.Step 2: Identify the third word
Input is 'one two three', so third word is 'three'.Final Answer:
three -> Option BQuick Check:
awk '{print $3}' output = three = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Fields start at $1; $3 is third word [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Printing $1 or $2 instead of $3
- Expecting full line output
- Confusing awk with cut command
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