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ripgrep does, and it's a big reason why it edges out GNU grep in a lot of common cases, especially for case insensitive searches. The most significant use of SIMD is the Teddy algorithm, which I copied from the Hyperscan project. I wrote up how it works here: https://github.com/BurntSushi/aho-corasick/blob/66f581583b69...

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I wasn't aware! Added it.

Thank you very much for all your work. Your CLI tools are really making a positive impact on the world of development.

The intended connotation of ripgrep wasn't "RIP Grep" but that it rips through searches, i.e. it is fast. I can't find the comment where he said this but burntsushi can confirm.

Right, yes. It's a common enough mistake that it has its own FAQ entry now. :-)

https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/FAQ.md#int...

Thanks, I appreciate it.

But could you take out the part that says it "aims to kill grep"? That definitely wasn't my intention. grep still has a place. See https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/FAQ.md#int... and https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep/blob/master/FAQ.md#can...

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