Regular expressions

[Nightracer]

Do you use regular expressions often?
I have to say they are my favorite part of programming, they are so versatile and once you get the hang of it, easy too.

Regular expressions should be on the first things you learn when you start programming in any language

[brackett]

I use them occasionally, and they are quite versatile. However, I find their syntax mind numbing and feel stupid everytime I look at one.

[NeedHelp]

What are regular expressions?

[Void]

Search patterns basically

http://www.regular-expressions.info/

[the-chad]

This is on my list. I really want to learn them.

[Crane]

Good to know but for every OS and then for every language you learn it will change.

[Nightracer]

They can cut down ALOT of time if you know how to use them.
Every language has its own way of using REGEX but they are all similar i have found.