What Is a Regular Expression?｜質量分析計・LC-MS/MSシステムのSCIEX

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Answer

A regular expression (regex), also called a rational expression, is a sequence of alphanumeric and/or special characters that can define a search pattern depending on their context. The basic premise is that such patterns can result in filtering of data and other functionalities (such as find and replace) within software and other computer applications.

A good resource to learn about (and practice using) regular expressions is at the RegexOne website: https://regexone.com/