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The PCRE library is a set of functions that implement regular expression |
The PCRE library is a set of functions that implement regular expression |
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pattern matching using the same syntax and semantics as Perl, with just a few |
pattern matching using the same syntax and semantics as Perl, with just a few |
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differences. (Certain features that appeared in Python and PCRE before they |
differences. Certain features that appeared in Python and PCRE before they |
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appeared in Perl are also available using the Python syntax.) |
appeared in Perl are also available using the Python syntax. There is also some |
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support for certain .NET and Oniguruma syntax items, and there is an option for |
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requesting some minor changes that give better JavaScript compatibility. |
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The current implementation of PCRE (release 7.x) corresponds approximately with |
The current implementation of PCRE (release 7.x) corresponds approximately with |
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<br><a name="SEC6" href="#TOC1">REVISION</a><br> |
<br><a name="SEC6" href="#TOC1">REVISION</a><br> |
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Last updated: 09 August 2007 |
Last updated: 12 April 2008 |
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Copyright © 1997-2007 University of Cambridge. |
Copyright © 1997-2008 University of Cambridge. |
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Return to the <a href="index.html">PCRE index page</a>. |
Return to the <a href="index.html">PCRE index page</a>. |