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ugrep: Search only C++ source files (use `--file-type=list` to list all file types).
$ ugrep --file-type=cpp "${search_pattern}"
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The command ugrep --file-type=cpp "${search_pattern}" is using the ugrep tool to search for a specific pattern in files with a .cpp extension.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • ugrep: This is the command to invoke the ugrep tool, which stands for "universal grep." It is a powerful alternative to the traditional grep command with additional features.

  • --file-type=cpp: This option specifies the file type to search for. In this case, it is set to cpp, which indicates C++ files. This helps limit the search to only files with a .cpp extension.

  • "${search_pattern}": This is a placeholder for the actual pattern you want to search for. It could be a string or a regular expression. You need to replace ${search_pattern} with your desired pattern enclosed in double quotes.

Overall, this command uses ugrep to search for a specific pattern, represented by ${search_pattern}, in files with a .cpp extension.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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