pattern replacement

This guide shows how to use the `sed` command in Linux Bash to replace text patterns, excluding the Nth occurrence. It gives a detailed command structure and examples, demonstrating `sed`'s functionality for precise text editing, like replacing "apple" with "orange" in a file except for the second occurrence.

The blog post explores how to use 'sed', a stream editor in Linux, to replace only the second occurrence of a pattern in a line of text. It provides a detailed tutorial, starting with basic commands like `sed 's/pattern/replacement/2'` and includes practical examples for clearer understanding. The article also discusses installation on various Linux distributions and concludes by highlighting 'sed's' value in automating text edits and enhancing productivity.