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Regex Cheat Sheet # javascript. Emma Bostian Feb 19, 2019 ・Updated on Feb 21, 2019 ・4 min read. A regular expression, or 'regex', is used to match parts of a.
Regular expressions are tricky. RegExplain makes it easier to see what you’re doing.
RegExplain is an RStudio addin slash utility belt for regularexpressions. Interactively build your regexp, check the output of commonstring matching functions, consult the interactive help pages, or usethe included resources to learn regular expressions. And more.
Inspired by RegExr.com and stringr::str_view().
Installation
Installation is easy with devtools
or for hands-free installation
Try it out!
A demo version of the app is available online at https://apps.garrickadenbuie.com/regexplain.Clicking the “Cancel” or “Send RegEx To Console” buttons will kill the app.Reload this page to restart the app.
Regex Guide
RegExplain in Action
Overview
Regular Expressions Library
Try the Built-In Examples
RStudio Addin
The main feature of this package is the RStudio Addin RegExplainSelection. Just select the text or object containing text (such as thevariable name of a vector or a data.frame column) and run RegExplainSelection from the RStudio Addinsdropdown.
The addin will open an interface with 4 panes where you can
- edit the text you’ve imported
- build up a regex expression and interactively see it applied toyour text
- test the output of common string matching and replacementfunctions from
baseandstringr - and refer to a helpful cheatsheet
When you’re done, click on the Send Regex to Console to send yourregex expression to… theconsole!
Notice that RegExplain handled the extra backslashes needed forstoring the RegEx characters b, s, and w. Inside the gadget youcan use regular old regular expressions as you found them in the wild(hello, StackOverflow!).
Regular Expression Cheat Sheet R
Help and Cheat Sheet
The Help tab is full of resources, guides, and R packages andincludes an easy-to-navigate reference of commonly used regularexpression syntax.
Open RegExplain Cheatsheet from the RStudio Addins drop down to openthe regex reference page in the Viewer pane without blocking yourcurrent R session.
Import Your Text
There are two ways to get your text into RegExplain. The first way wasdescribed above: select an object name or lines of text or code in theRStudio source pane and run RegExplain Selection. To import textfrom a file, use RegExplain File to you import the text you want toprocess with regular expressions.
When importing text, RegExplain automatically reduces the text to theunique entries and limits the number of lines.
Regular Expressions Library
The RegExplain gadget includes a regular expressions library in theRegEx tab. The library features common regular expressions, sourcedfrom qdapRegex and RegexHub, with several additionalpatterns.
The full library is stored as a JSON file ininst/extdata/patterns.json, feel free tocontribute patterns you find useful or use regularly via pullrequest.
View Static Regex Results
RegExplain provides the function view_regex() that you can use as astringr::str_view() replacement. In addition to highlighting matchedportions of the text, view_regex() colorizes groups and attempts tocolorize the regex expression itself as well.
Notes
Regular expressions are nothing if not a collection of corner cases.Trying to pass regular expressions through Shiny and HTML inputs is abit of a labyrinth. For now, assume any issues or oddities youexperience with this addin are entirely my fault and have nothing to dowith the fine packages this addin is built on. If you do find an issue,please file an issue. Pullrequests are welcomed!