Language to search files?

Question

What language should I use to write a program to search through multiple large files for a word or phrase?

Answer 1

For example, in node.js you can read file usimg the module 'fs' and search word or phrase with indexOf(wordorphrase);

Answer 2

You can with Python, but i recommend you C# for desktop apps

Answer 3

Any language that has File I/O capabilities.

Answer 4

Any language that can work with files, either by creating, deleting, or modifying files, can probably do what you asked above ☝

Answer 5

Could you treat me like a 5 year old, and give me a little more info? haha

Answer 6

If I want my program to be a desktop only application, should I go with Python? I want to be able to drag and drop large pdf files into the program, then search for a word or phrase in multiple files simultaniously.

Answer 7

Thank you!