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ack → rg
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Thiago Perrotta
·
Nov. 7, 2026, 10:42 p.m.
Dev
productivity
Command-line Tools
developer experience
ack vs rg
Summary
The author discusses their challenges in transitioning from using 'ack' to 'rg', expressing frustration over muscle memory and command compatibility, while favoring 'rg' for its speed and modern features.
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