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Regular Expression Pocket Reference: Regular Expressions for Perl, Ruby, PHP, Python, C, Java and .NET [Paperback]

Tony Stubblebine (Author)
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Publication Date: July 25 2007 | ISBN-10: 0596514271 | ISBN-13: 978-0596514273 | Edition: Second Edition

This handy little book offers programmers a complete overview of the syntax and semantics of regular expressions that are at the heart of every text-processing application. Ideal as a quick reference, Regular Expression Pocket Reference covers the regular expression APIs for Perl 5.8, Ruby (including some upcoming 1.9 features), Java, PHP, .NET and C#, Python, vi, JavaScript, and the PCRE regular expression libraries.

This concise and easy-to-use reference puts a very powerful tool for manipulating text and data right at your fingertips. Composed of a mixture of symbols and text, regular expressions can be an outlet for creativity, for brilliant programming, and for the elegant solution. Regular Expression Pocket Reference offers an introduction to regular expressions, pattern matching, metacharacters, modes and constructs, and then provides separate sections for each of the language APIs, with complete regex listings including:

  • Supported metacharacters for each language API
  • Regular expression classes and interfaces for Ruby, Java, .NET, and C#
  • Regular expression operators for Perl 5.8
  • Regular expression module objects and functions for Python
  • Pattern-matching functions for PHP and the vi editor
  • Pattern-matching methods and objects for JavaScript
  • Unicode Support for each of the languages
With plenty of examples and other resources, Regular Expression Pocket Reference summarizes the complex rules for performing this critical text-processing function, and presents this often-confusing topic in a friendly and well-organized format. This guide makes an ideal on-the-job companion.

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Tony Stubblebine is an Internet consultant, entrepreneur, and blogger. He's also the author of Regular Expression Pocket Reference, former Engineering Director for Odeo.com and former Engineering Lead for O'Reilly Media. He posts regular updates to his blog, StubbleBlog and regularly releases small websites such as Gem Jack, a repository of documentation for Ruby gems, Rate My Dance Moves, a YouTube mashup, and I Heart Quotes, the Unix fortune program re-imagined for the web.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for every developer! July 31 2012
By Abdullah Rubiyath
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For someone who develops in multiple languages this book is extremely beneficial. You can use this book for a quick and thorough
reference and it covers many platforms. However, this book is not for beginners. If you are new to regex, then this book is not for you!.

One minor drawback I would say is that because this book tries to cover too many platforms and as such it doesn't go into details on each language,
but otherwise, this book is a great reference book for regex.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Too many implementations covered Dec 15 2003
By "mark_seattle"
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I love this series of books (the C#, C++ and STL pocket refs are my favorite), but the Regular Expression pocket ref tries to cover too many implementations. You only get about 10 pages for each language so, unless you use multiple implementations (e.g. C#/.NET, Perl, JavaScript, etc), this just isn't good value for money. I returned my copy and printed out a quick reference from one of the many Internet programming sites.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Express yourself Nov 19 2010
By bernie TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Real programmers are regularly expressive. The concept is as important to programming languages and utilities as pointers are to "c". You can work your way around regular expression but you will never be great until you master them.

An advantage and a disadvantage is that instead of concentrating on UNIX we get sidetracked on many secondary and transitory environments. The advantage is you can talk regular expressions with everyone. The disadvantage is I prefer concentration on AIX, HP/UX, SCO, SUN and other real programming environments; they could show all the different commands and integrated regular expressions.

Definition: Regular expressions are a language used for parsing and manipulating text. They are often used to perform complex search-and-replace operations and to validate the text data is Well-formed.

I use a lot of vi and sed so regular expression is regularly used.

Bottom line is there are better books for specific environments. This one crosses over disciplines and you never know with whom you may need to converse.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Implementations?
Based on the .NET chapter it would appear that the author tackled too many implementations. It looked like all of the .NET stuff came from the SDK, sans discussion & examples. Read more
Published on May 29 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Regex Reference
I recommend getting this book
if you feel comfortable with regular expressions
and regular expressions are important to you. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004 by George Woolley of Oakland Perl Mongers
4.0 out of 5 stars Regarding the DavidPerry Review
Nice cut and paste of the Ann Coulter book review. I particularly liked the "Menckenesque invective" comment which made me think that I had remembered reading it... Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004 by Evan A. Bonnett
5.0 out of 5 stars Undeniably brilliant!!!
"Regular Expression Pocket Reference" is one of the hottest and most controversial books of the year! Read more
Published on Dec 22 2003 by "davidperry17"
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for looking up that question
If you've ever picked up a copy of O'Reilly's Mastering Regular Expressions, then you'll feel right at home with this book. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2003 by ueberhund
4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, but not a tutorial
The editorial blurb on this book suggests that it can be used as a tutorial by those new to regular expressions. That's not the case. Read more
Published on Nov 20 2003 by David C. Veeneman
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT reference
I totally love this little book! I love how the author cross-references with the Regular Expressions book, it makes getting into the gory details much easier. Read more
Published on Nov 8 2003 by brent michalski
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Beneficial
I've been programming with perl for seven years. I've always found it cumbersome trying to remember everything that regular expressions have to offer. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2003 by Brian Rehg
4.0 out of 5 stars All that and a bag of chips
I found this guide very useful. I learned a whole slew of new expressions to incorporate into my everyday vocabulary. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars very useful little book
Nice compendium, flip thru this before tackling Friedl's Reg Ex book. Pocket refs're 7" high, <100 pages, so there's lots that could be added, some things to cut out. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2003
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