Regular Expression Pocket Reference

Regular Expression Pocket Reference

<p>Regular expressions are such a powerful tool for manipulating text and data that anyone who uses a computer can benefit from them. Composed of a mixture of symbols and text, regular expressions can be an outlet for creativity, for brilliant programming, and for the elegant solution. While a command of regular expressions is an invaluable skill, all there is to know about them fills a very large volume, and you don't always have time to thumb through hundreds of pages each time a question arises. The answer is the <i>Regular Expression Pocket Reference</i>. Concise and easy-to-use, this little book is the portable companion to <i>Mastering Regular Expressions</i>. <br /><br />This handy guide 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 an introduction for beginners and a quick reference for advanced programmers, <i>Regular Expression Pocket Reference</i> is a comprehensive guide to regular expression APIs for C, Perl, PHP,Java, .NET, Python, <em>vi</em>, and the POSIX regular expression libraries. <br /><br />O'Reilly's Pocket References have become a favorite among programmers everywhere. By providing a wealth of important details in a concise, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to complete the task at hand. When you've reached a sticking point and need to get to a solution quickly, the new <i>Regular Expression Pocket Reference</i> is the book you'll want to have.</p>