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Regular expression to match DNS hostname or IP Address?
# 🌐 Regular expression to match DNS hostname or IP Address? 🖥️ Are you tired of trying to match DNS hostnames or IP addresses using regular expressions that only work 95% of the time? 🤔 Look no further! In this blog post, we'll explore the common issue
How to test valid UUID/GUID?
# 🧪 Testing Valid UUID/GUID: A Beginner's Guide 💡 So, you want to validate if a variable contains a valid UUID/GUID identifier? Look no further, my tech-savvy friend. In this blog post, we'll tackle common issues, provide simple solutions, and empower y
Regex - Does not contain certain Characters
👋 Hey there tech enthusiasts! Welcome to my super cool tech blog! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of regular expressions, focusing on a common issue many of you face - how to find strings that DO NOT contain certain characters. 🚫 So, imagin
What is __pycache__?
# What is \_\_pycache\_\_? 💻💡 If you've ever worked with Python, you may have noticed a mysterious folder called \_\_pycache\_\_ appearing in your project directory. It's like that cool kid in school who shows up out of nowhere and everyone wonders what
How can I represent an "Enum" in Python?
# Representing an 'Enum' in Python 🐍 Are you a C# developer who has recently started working on a Python project? If so, you might be familiar with the concept of an `Enum` in C# but wondering how to achieve a similar functionality in Python. Well, worry
Converting user input string to regular expression
# Converting User Input String to Regular Expression: A Beginner's Guide 👨💻🔀🔍 So you're building a regular expression tester and you're facing the age-old challenge of converting a user's input string into a proper regular expression. Fear not! In th
How to use regex with find command?
📝👩💻 **Blog Post: How to Use Regex with Find Command?** 🚀 Are you struggling to use regex with the find command to find specific files? Don't worry, you're not alone! Regex can be a bit tricky to grasp at first, but once you understand the basics, you
Can you provide some examples of why it is hard to parse XML and HTML with a regex?
# Why Parsing XML and HTML with Regex is Hard 😕🔍 We've all been there. Trying to parse XML or HTML with regex, thinking it's a simple task. But then, we encounter weird edge cases and patterns that break our regex expressions. 😩 But fear not! In this
Regex for numbers only
# The Ultimate Guide to Regex for Numbers Only 🎯 Are you struggling with regular expressions and need help creating a regex pattern that matches only numbers? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll address common issues and provide easy
Greedy vs. Reluctant vs. Possessive Qualifiers
# Greedy vs. Reluctant vs. Possessive Qualifiers: Understanding the Hunger Games of Regular Expressions 🔍 Have you ever felt like regular expressions are playing a game, eating up your input string, and regurgitating matches? 🤔 Fear not! In this blog po