AWK Language Script
General Information
| Title | AWK Script File |
| Extension | .awk |
| Full Form | AWK Language Script |
| File Type | Script/Program File |
| Developer | Aho, Weinberger, Kernighan |
| MIME Type | application/x-awk |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data processing |
| Additional Functions | Text manipulation, Reporting |
| Features | Pattern scanning, Text processing |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Text Processing | Yes |
| Data Extraction | Yes |
| Reporting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script injection |
| Best Practices | Input validation, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1977 |
| Latest Version | GNU Awk 5.1.0 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .gawk, .mawk, .nawk, .sed |
