How to find the First and the Last file in the list

[vladab]

Hello,

I have a list of files. I need to look in the first file and grep for a certain expression. I also need to look in the last file to look for a different expression.

Can you suggest the best way to do it?
I am getting the list of file names as a result of grep. How can I find what is the first and what is last the last (word?) in this result. I guess I have to pass it to two variables for further use.

Please suggest.
Thank you.

Vlada

 

[PHV]

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[vladab]

Works like a charm!

Thank you for your help, PH!