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Google has updated the search capabilities of Google Code Search with expanded coverage and improvements in ranking and access.

Google Code Search [now features][1] indexing of individual files and code snippets from all over the web rather than just archives and repositories -- such as .zip, .tar, or CVS and Subversion files -- as was previously available.

Code Search also has an improved ranking system so class and method definitions appear closer to the top of search results for applicable queries.

In addition to the new features there are now international Code Search domains for Brazil, China, France, and Russia.

While Google Code Search is getting better, and now that it indexes all files rather than just repositories it certainly casts a wider net, we still prefer [Krugle][2] for its well organized results and advanced operators.

[1]: http://google-code-updates.blogspot.com/2007/07/improvements-to-google-code-search.html "Improvements to Google Code Search"
[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/02/yahoo_developer.html