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Excel’s hidden REGEX and SCAN functions do way more than you expect

REGEX is a smarter version of Excel's FIND function, which works well for basic lookups. However, REGEX handles more complex ...
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Regex: Processing patterns in text

Some say a set of regular expressions comprises a domain-specific language, or DSL; essentially, a mini-programming language. A full-blown programming language like Java or Python can do many things, ...
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Linux Fu: Regular Expressions

If you consider yourself a good cook, you may or may not know how to make a souffle or baklava. But there are certain things you probably do know how to do that form the basis of many recipes. For ...
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Matching and Using Regex Groups with PowerShell

Even though it has somewhat of a checkered reputation, being able to wield it will save you a ton of time. There's a saying that I've heard numerous times about regular expressions (regex). It goes ...
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6 Text Filtering Uses for the Linux awk Command

The awk command is a versatile text-processing tool in Linux. It filters and manipulates files using patterns, conditions, ...
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Regular Expressions I Use with PowerShell

From validating IP addresses to phone numbers, these are some of the handiest expressions in Boe's PowerShell toolbox. What are yours? As this article states, I want to show some of the regular ...
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Name Regular Expressions

The reflector DBM can be asked to search for a common name by means of a Basic UNIX regular expression applied to all common names known to the DBM. A regular expression search is useful when part of ...