Search Like a Pro: 101-Guide for Find Command

How to Search Like a Linux Pro: Master the Find Command with This Guide.

Let’s take a deep dive into the power of the find command in Linux, but with a humorous twist. Imagine you're on a treasure hunt in your filesystem — with find, you’re not just a regular treasure hunter; you’re a digital pirate equipped with advanced tools to seek and conquer even the most elusive files and directories!

Let’s set sail into the sea of find:

Advanced Linux Commands for DevOps Engineers: Part-1

1. Basic ‘Find’ Command:

So, let’s start simple, the basic treasure map:

find /path/to/search

This is like telling your pirate crew: “Search everything in the /path/to/search/ waters!" But come on, we’re advanced pirates — you don’t just search everything; you want to filter through the junk!

2. Finding Files by Name: -name

Say you’re searching for the fabled hidden treasure, but you know its name. Let’s look for a file named “treasure”: