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i need to make a program that reads in a file and list things like
the number of characters,words lines spaces tabs etc.
anyone know the best way to do this?
any help anyone can provide is appreciated

thanks

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i need to make a program that reads in a file and list things like
the number of characters,words lines spaces tabs etc.
anyone know the best way to do this?
any help anyone can provide is appreciated

thanks

Make a list what you need to keep track of.
Add to each of these items what indicates the item -- meaning if you need to count words, what indicates the end of a word?

There is never a best way. There are hundreds of ways to do any program. Keep in mind the word best rarely if ever really exists in computers.

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