TXTMET Utility
Overview
The TXTMET Utility is a simple file metadata utility. It reads a file and outputs the number of lines, words, characters, or sentences in the file. The desire for this utility stems from personal frustration with existing tools that are either too complex or not flexible enough for simple tasks.
You can view the code alongside compilation and usage instructions on GitHub.
Technologies Used
- C Language: Standard Library, File I/O
- Command Line: GETOPT
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The Product
The TXTMET Utility is designed to be a lightweight and efficient tool for extracting certain statistics from text files. It aims to provide users with quick insights into the content of their files without the need for complex configurations or setups.
It does this by utilizing a straightforward command-line interface that allows users to specify the file they want to analyze and the type of statistics they are interested in. The utility then processes the file and outputs the requested information in a clear and concise manner.
It provides statistics regarding:
- Word count
- Character count
- Line count
- Sentence count
Takeaways
The TXTMET Utility project provided valuable insights into the development of command-line tools and further enhanced my understanding of C programming and file processing techniques.
Some key takeaways include:
- Gaining hands-on experience with C programming
- Learning how to implement a command-line utility