How to extract an RPM package without installing it?

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Issue

  • How to extract an RPM package without installing it?
  • How to recover files which I accidentally deleted without reinstalling rpm package ?
  • How to use rpm2cpio ?
  • How to view the source code of a specific program or rpm package?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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