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Code-flavored caret operator — '{X} ^ {Y}'
verdictpicked awk (first-offered)
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# awk vs sed
Both are classic Unix text-processing tools, but they shine in different situations.
## Quick comparison
| | **sed** | **awk** |
|---|---|---|
| Best at | Stream editing: substitutions
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