--- product_id: 312448604 title: "The AWK Programming Language" brand: "alfred v. ahobrian w. kernighanpeter j. weinberger" price: "AED 689" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312448604-the-awk-programming-language store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The AWK Programming Language **Brand:** alfred v. ahobrian w. kernighanpeter j. weinberger **Price:** AED 689 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The AWK Programming Language by alfred v. ahobrian w. kernighanpeter j. weinberger - **How much does it cost?** AED 689 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312448604-the-awk-programming-language) ## Best For - alfred v. ahobrian w. kernighanpeter j. weinberger enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alfred v. ahobrian w. kernighanpeter j. weinberger brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The AWK Programming Language ## Images ![The AWK Programming Language - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715Ud+TpoWL.jpg) ![The AWK Programming Language - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71daEv14IaL.jpg) ![The AWK Programming Language - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZJBZsvkBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic text on a still-useful programming language *by R***. on Reviewed in the United States on 17 November 2022* This classic is the original full description of the awk programming language, by its creators. Though the authors are listed alphabetically, it reads to me like it was written mostly (entirely?) by Brian Kernighan, well-known for writing a lot of books and papers explaining Unix-related matters clearly and succinctly. Awk is one of the first languages designed to manipulate text files and still does it well, and can be found installed on Unix and Linux systems. Versions for Windows also exist, so fairly portable programs can be written for both Windows and Linux.The book starts with a tutorial chapter, then chapter 2 describes the language fairly completely. The remaining chapters show its power in various applications, and also serve as tutorials on some programming topics such as sorting and parsing.Keep in mind that this is the original version of the language. Most Linux systems now use gawk (GNU awk) which includes many features not in the version described here. The gawk programming manual is available freely as a PDF online and is also well-written. The POSIX specification of awk (also available online) was based on the version described in this book.There are errata for this book available online you can find pretty easily with a web search; it’s a pretty short list, only about a half a page. I found an error not in the list: on page 46, the example for grouping shows ($i)++ described as “add 1 to value of the i-th field”. This is wrong, and would be bad example even if it worked. I emailed Mr. Kernighan and he acknowledged the error, suggesting there may be a second edition some day.I got a used copy for about $23 and it’s in pretty good condition, clean but with a couple very slight bends in the spine, and the pages are slightly yellowed with age (an October 1988 printing). I am curious about what a new printing looks like, but not willing to spend $89.75 to find out. The one I have is Addison-Wesley. I don’t know how they deal with reprints of old computer books. I have seen what Prentice-Hall has done with some classic computer books; they look to be cheaply printed from photocopies, with blurry text and high prices. I hope A-W does better. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by B***R on Reviewed in Canada on 14 January 2021* Just what one needs to know AWK ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource to learn AWK *by G***A on Reviewed in Spain on 11 September 2019* It's a classic, another great book from Brian Kernighan et al. I became very productive thanks to the book, It's a great resource if you work with lot's of CSVs and alikes. ## Frequently Bought Together - The AWK Programming Language - sed & awk: UNIX Power Tools - Learning the bash Shell: Unix Shell Programming --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312448604-the-awk-programming-language](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312448604-the-awk-programming-language) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*