Xargs

When dealing with large lists of files or data in Bash, it’s tempting to throw everything into a loop or use while read pipelines. But there’s a better tool that often gets overlooked: xargs. In this week’s Bash Scripting Sunday, let’s dive into how to use xargs more effectively – and why it’s so much more than just a glorified pipe. 🧠 What is xargs? xargs takes input from stdin and converts it into arguments for a command. ...