From 94e5a592d903bef3b2b3f99aee255ca80121a367 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SamuelWorld20 Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:19:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] added readme file --- 0x06-regular_expressions/README.md | 57 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+) create mode 100644 0x06-regular_expressions/README.md diff --git a/0x06-regular_expressions/README.md b/0x06-regular_expressions/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7d20f3c --- /dev/null +++ b/0x06-regular_expressions/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +# Regular Expressions (Regex) - 0x06 + +Welcome to the "0x06 Regular Expressions" repository. This repository contains educational materials and resources related to regular expressions, a powerful tool for text pattern matching and manipulation. + +## Table of Contents + +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [Topics Covered](#topics-covered) +- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) +- [Getting Started](#getting-started) +- [Contributing](#contributing) +- [License](#license) + +## Introduction + +Regular expressions (regex) are a fundamental tool for text processing and pattern matching. Whether you're a developer, data scientist, or anyone dealing with text data, understanding regex is crucial. This repository aims to provide resources and information to help you master regular expressions. + +## Topics Covered + +In "0x06 Regular Expressions," we cover various aspects of regex, including: + +- **What is Regex**: Introduction to regular expressions and their significance. +- **Basic Patterns**: Building simple regex patterns for common text patterns. +- **Character Classes**: Understanding character classes and how to match specific sets of characters. +- **Quantifiers**: How to specify repetition using quantifiers like `*`, `+`, `?`, and `{}`. +- **Anchors**: Using anchors to match text at the beginning or end of a line. +- **Groups and Alternation**: Creating groups and using alternation to match multiple patterns. +- **Metacharacters**: Explanation of metacharacters and escaping them when necessary. +- **Lookarounds**: Understanding lookahead and lookbehind assertions for more advanced matching. + +## Prerequisites + +To get the most out of the materials in this repository, you should have a basic understanding of text manipulation and a programming language like Python, JavaScript, or a similar language that supports regular expressions. + +## Getting Started + +You can explore the contents of this repository by browsing the provided resources and articles. Each topic is organized into its respective directory, and you can access detailed documentation, tutorials, and sample regex patterns. + +## Contributing + +We welcome contributions to make this repository even more valuable to the community. If you have regex-related articles, tutorials, or resources to contribute, please follow these steps: + +1. Fork this repository. +2. Create a new branch for your contributions. +3. Add your content or make improvements. +4. Submit a pull request. + +Please ensure that your contributions are relevant to the topic of regular expressions. + +## License + +This repository is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE), allowing you to use, modify, and distribute the content for personal or educational purposes. Always remember to attribute the source appropriately. + +--- + +Master the art of text pattern matching with regular expressions! 🧐📋 +