Beginning Regular Expressions [Paperback]

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Description of Beginning Regular Expressions

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.

Title Information

ISBN:: 9780764574894
Pages:: 768 pages
Format:: Paperback
Product Code:: 165704
Publisher:: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Published:: 04/02/2005

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About Andrew Watt

Andrew Watt is an independent consultant and experienced author with an interest and expertise in XML and Web technologies. He has written and coauthored more than 10 books on Web development and XML, including XPath Essentials and XML Schema Essentials. He has been programming since 1984, moving to Web development technologies in 1994. He’s a well–known voice in several influential online technical communities and is a frequent contributor to many Web development specifications.