Regex metacharacters

Regex metacharacters

Regex metacharacters

Function

Explain the common usage of regular metacharacters such as ^, $, ., | and so on.

Syntax

Parameters

ParametersTypeRequiredDefault valueDescription
patternStringNo''Regular body containing metacharacters.
flagsStringNo''Regular flags.

Return value

TypeDescription
RegexReturns a Regex object.

Example

Notes

  • When it is necessary to match the metacharacter itself, escape characters should be written in pattern according to string rules.