Gawk (GNU AWK)

Gawk, or GNU AWK, is a powerful programming tool used for processing and analyzing text data, especially structured files like tables or logs. It allows you to write scripts that can quickly search, filter, and transform data based on patterns and rules. Think of Gawk as a specialized editor that scans through text, extracting or modifying information automatically. It’s widely used for tasks like summarizing logs, generating reports, or formatting data, making complex text operations efficient and manageable without extensive programming experience.