Ripgrep

Ripgrep is a command-line search tool that recursively searches directories for a regex pattern. It is designed to be fast, efficient, and user-friendly, with built-in support for ignoring files specified in .gitignore and other ignore files. It is written in Rust and is known for its performance, especially on large codebases.

Also known as: rg, ripgrep-cli, rip grep, ripgrep tool, ripgrep search

Why learn Ripgrep?

Developers should use Ripgrep when they need to quickly search through code or text files in a project, as it outperforms traditional tools like grep in speed and usability. It is particularly useful for finding specific patterns, function names, or error messages in large repositories, making it ideal for debugging, refactoring, or code exploration tasks.

Learning Resources

• docs: Ripgrep GitHub Repository
• tutorial: Ripgrep Tutorial on DigitalOcean
• docs: Ripgrep Documentation
• video: Ripgrep Video Tutorial by ThePrimeagen
• course: Ripgrep Course on Exercism