Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are now standard features in a wide range of languages and ...
read full description
reviews
Jun 20, 2011
Igor
rated it: 
Mastering Regular Expressions by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl это замечательная книга/учебник. Всем программистам иметь/читать обязательно. UNIX/Linux программистам я рекомендую прочитать эту книгу раз десять (т.е. выучить наизусть).
Без навыков написания regex очень сложно (практически невозможно) использовать sed, awk, shell, perl, python, etc. А без этого работать на UNIX системах не получится (исключение из этого правило это Java-Java программеры, которым в принципе все равно на какой с
More...
Без навыков написания regex очень сложно (практически невозможно) использовать sed, awk, shell, perl, python, etc. А без этого работать на UNIX системах не получится (
0 comments
like
(3 people liked it)
Jun 29, 2009
Scott
rated it:
I am reading "Mastering Regular Expressions" by Jeffrey Friedl, and am really enjoying it. Not only is it a topic that I find very interesting, but Jeffrey does a great job of leading you (and challenging you) on a path of discovering the power of regex. The narrative is sometimes a bit too self-conscious (the author never lets you forget that it's HIM doing the talking), but that can be forgiven because the book is well written and interesting.
I don't read a lot of technical More...
I don't read a lot of technical More...
Oct 30, 2007
Mike
rated it:
In writing code, regular expressions are used to find patterns in text. This book explains what they are and how to use them effectively. Chances are you will find out more than you ever wanted to know about them, and quite possibly more than can be immediately assimilated. The author stays focused on regular expressions; all his extensive examples are regex-specific, there is no time wasted on introducing language basics that the reader could easily find elsewhere. The transition from easy exam
More...
Jun 13, 2008
K. M.
rated it: 
I read the first edition many years ago and while I don't remember the contents in detail, I get the impression that this edition has a much smoother opening than its predecessor, and is thus an easier book to read for less experienced programmers. The first few chapters teach the core techniques, with could recaps and summaries, as well as a lot of useful examples.
The second half of the book is much more advanced and focuses more on the technical aspects of regex engines, ways of m More...
The second half of the book is much more advanced and focuses more on the technical aspects of regex engines, ways of m More...
Oct 15, 2011
David
rated it:
Before O'Reilly started trying to be hip and cool and coining terms like "Web 2.0", they used to write books that didn't suck. This is one of them.
Think you know regular expressions? This book isn't a simple introduction that fades out somewhere near character classes. It's called "Mastering Regular Expressions", and that indeed is it's intent.
Think you know regular expressions? This book isn't a simple introduction that fades out somewhere near character classes. It's called "Mastering Regular Expressions", and that indeed is it's intent.
Feb 02, 2012
Abraao
rated it: 
Read this book, understand it, become a regular expression master. This is THE book to read if you want to learn about how regular expression work, and how to use them efficiently.
Sep 23, 2009
D
rated it:
If you want to meaningfully grok regex, this is probably a good reference. Not your casual beach reading material, to be sure.
Mar 22, 2010
Peter
rated it:
It doesn't read like a novel, but regex is the most useful tool I have got. It's well worth learning the ins and outs
Jan 02, 2012
Ivo
rated it:
Good and useful book. Everyone feeling confused with regular expression could start from here
Feb 05, 2011
Jaskirat
rated it:
If you *think* you know regular expressions, this books is a must read for you.
Jan 03, 2011
Snootwaller
rated it:
The definitive guide to regular expressions, with an emphasis on Perl.
Sep 18, 2007
Al
rated it:
Heh, heh. I said "Mastering"
Regular Expressions (or RegEx) are a powerful way to recognize and define complex patterns in strings.
My 4-year-old daughter is learning math, and they're starting by teaching her to recognize patterns.
All of research is merely the recognition of patters in data.
This is a really, really important, fundamental, atomic concept. One that I have yet to say I've "Mastered". Heh.
Regular Expressions (or RegEx) are a powerful way to recognize and define complex patterns in strings.
My 4-year-old daughter is learning math, and they're starting by teaching her to recognize patterns.
All of research is merely the recognition of patters in data.
This is a really, really important, fundamental, atomic concept. One that I have yet to say I've "Mastered". Heh.
May 18, 2009
Alpha
rated it:
I thought I was pretty good at regular expressions, but this book puts me to shame. It also makes me glad that I don't have to worry about optimizing them or using them for anything besides quick REPL-type things. Fantastic for anyone who does need a deeper knowledge of regexen. Still quite good for people at my level, where more technical knowledge is helpful, even if it isn't necessary.
Nov 28, 2011
Chris
rated it:
Reading this was fantastically useful, I finished just recently but the new knowledge has already earned its keep. It's like taking an intro class on the history and implementation of regex engines from an excellent professor, sans homework and exams.
May 18, 2008
Phoenixfly
rated it:
the 'must have' book for all computer programmer, because we can learn how to catch a line of character from long string or text.
Apr 18, 2007
j
rated it:
While I believe the author to be a bit of a show-off, the book is good stuff. Required for anyone serious about Regular Expressions.
Jul 06, 2008
Erik
rated it:
A great book for those interested in the intricacies and power of regular expressions, especially perl compatible ones.
Jul 14, 2010
Doug
rated it:
THE book on RegEx. No matter how much you know about Regular Expressions, this is the book that will make you better.
Mar 12, 2009
James
rated it:
This is on the back-burner for a bit. I read about 1/4 of the book - it proved to be very useful and insightful.
Nov 28, 2011
Nick
rated it: 
I would have expected both more theory and detail regarding implementation from such a book.
Dec 17, 2009
Phyllis
rated it:
I remember being amused by this book! And I still remember some of my regexps.
Feb 12, 2012
Feb 11, 2012
Feb 10, 2012
