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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 Regular Expressions]]
* [[HOWTO: Use Pattern Matching]]


[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
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