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A formula for matching strings that follow some pattern. The formula (and syntax used) varies depending on the method of searching used. | A formula for matching strings that follow some pattern. The formula (and syntax used) varies depending on the method of searching used. [[Lua]], the scripting language that World of Warcraft uses, does not support regular expressions. Instead, it offers a basic pattern-matching mechanism with most of the features of REs. | ||
A very good introduction to regexes can be found here: [http://www.castaglia.org/proftpd/doc/contrib/regexp.html Regular Expressions Explained] | A very good introduction to regexes can be found here: [http://www.castaglia.org/proftpd/doc/contrib/regexp.html Regular Expressions Explained] | ||
See also: | See also: | ||
* [[HOWTO: Use | * [[HOWTO: Use Pattern Matching]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 18 July 2006
A formula for matching strings that follow some pattern. The formula (and syntax used) varies depending on the method of searching used. Lua, the scripting language that World of Warcraft uses, does not support regular expressions. Instead, it offers a basic pattern-matching mechanism with most of the features of REs.
A very good introduction to regexes can be found here: Regular Expressions Explained
See also: