Bash Scripting Sunday #3: Using xargs Effectively – More Than Just a Pipe

When dealing with large lists of files or data in Bash, it’s tempting to throw everything into a loop or use while read pipelines. But there&rsquo;s a better tool that often gets overlooked: xargs . In this week’s Bash Scripting Sunday, let’s dive into how to use xargs more effectively – and why it&rsquo;s so much more than just a glorified pipe. 🧠 What is xargs ? xargs takes input from stdin and…