JavaScript Regular Expressions

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Introduction

In this lab, we will explore the concept of regular expressions in JavaScript and learn how to escape special characters in a string to use in a regular expression. Regular expressions are powerful tools that allow us to manipulate and search for patterns in strings, making them a valuable skill for any JavaScript developer to learn. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to use regular expressions and the escapeRegExp function to improve your coding skills.


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How to Escape Regular Expressions in JavaScript

To escape a string to use in a regular expression in JavaScript, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Terminal/SSH and type node to start practicing coding.
  2. Use String.prototype.replace() to escape special characters.
  3. Copy and paste the following code snippet:
const escapeRegExp = (str) => str.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, "\\$&");
  1. Use escapeRegExp() function to escape special characters in a string.

Here's an example:

escapeRegExp("(test)"); // \\(test\\)

With these steps, you can now easily escape any special character in a regular expression in JavaScript.

Summary

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