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Execute High-Volume Code Modifications Faster Using Multi-File Batch Operations

Apply code changes across dozens of files simultaneously using batch commands.

Use the `/batch` command to perform multi-file operations at once, ensuring consistency and saving time on repetitive edits.

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The Scenario

You need to apply a similar change, such as a signature update or a styling fix, across a large number of files throughout your repository.

Before & after

The old way

You would open each file individually, search for the relevant code blocks, apply the change, and save. For 10+ files, this can take 20–30 minutes and is prone to human error.

With AI

Invoke the `/batch` command in Qwen Code. The agent will process and modify all specified files simultaneously, completing the task in 2–4 minutes.

The Prompt

/batch [LIST_OF_FILES_OR_PATTERN] [MODIFICATION_INSTRUCTIONS]

Batch operations are optimized for consistency across a project, ensuring that repetitive changes (like updating an API endpoint or changing a variable name) are applied uniformly.

Source

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