How to check if the file is a binary file and read all the files which are not?

Question

How can I know if a file is a binary file?

For example, compiled c file.

I want to read all files from some directory, but I want ignore binary files.

Answer 1

You can do this also by leveraging the diff command. Check this answer:

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/275516/is-there-a-convenient-way-to-classify-files-as-binary-or-text#answer-402870