Regular expressions help users and developers to find and
manipulate text more effectively and efficiently. In addition,
regular expressions are supported by many scripting languages,
programming languages, and databases. This example-rich tutorial
helps debunk the traditional reputation of regular expressions as
being cryptic. It explains the various parts of a regular
expression pattern, what those parts mean, how to use them, and
common pitfalls to avoid when writing regular expressions.
With chapters on using regular expressions with popular Windows
platform software including databases, cross platform scripting
languages, and programming languages, you''ll learn to make
effective use of the power provided by regular expressions once you
fully comprehend their strengths and potential.
What you will learn from this book
- Fundamental concepts of regular expressions and how to write
them
- How to break down a text manipulation problem into component
parts so you can then logically construct a regular expression
pattern
- How to use regular expressions in several scripting and
programming languages and software packages
- The variations that exist among regular expression
dialects
- Reusable, real-world working code that can be used to solve
everyday regular expression problems
Who this book is for
This book is for developers who need to manipulate text but are
new to regular expressions. Some basic programming or scripting
experience is useful but not required.