Regular Expressions

What is it

Regular expressions, often shortened to regex or regexp, are a powerful tool for matching, searching, and modifying text. They are used in a wide variety of applications, such as text editors, search engines, and programming languages.

Key Features

• Insert text and drag the cursor to highlight multiple strings to find matching regular expressions.
• Click on the highlighted text to remove it.
• Use cases:
  • Extracting specific patterns from a text, such as email addresses or phone numbers.
  • Validating user input in forms, ensuring the entered data matches the required format.
  • Simplifying complex regular expressions for easier understanding and maintenance.