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Record 1 2024-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Programming Languages
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Programs and Programming
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A regular expression is a sequence of characters that forms a search pattern. When you search for data in a text, you can use this search pattern to describe what you are searching for. A regular expression can be a single character, or a more complicated pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Langages de programmation
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
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Par expression rationnelle, on entend un groupe de lettres, de chiffres et de caractères spéciaux utilisés pour correspondre à des données.

Spanish

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