Regular Expressions (Regex) Tutorial: How to Match Any Pattern of Text

[@andresvodopivec5950]

Whenever I see talented people like you giving perfect explanations I feel confident to say: things are not difficult, just badly explain. Thanks to you I was able to FINALLY understand regex and actually start looking at it very friendly. THANKS so much!

[@IvanYanev]

I stole my reply :) Nothing more to add

[@Outblaze7]

I +99999 this so much man. I never could understand Regex until I watched this video, holy shit dude

[@adityashekharcamarushy6256]

Hands down, the best instructor I've ever watched ... as a student, I have never seen an instructor who is so precise, concise and yet so easy to understand, hats off to you Corey.

[@garydunken7934]

38mins well spent, totally worth it.

[@persvendsen270]

Im a newbie. Dont know anything, but I loved your lesson. Hopefully I find more videos in the same direction, and as fare as I felt that I learn a lot, I hopefully find how to use it at the end.

[@luciusrex]

I concur

[@aenapoeka]

This. Spent 60 mins jumping from Stack post from another looking for a quick answer, then decided that fuck it let's watch it the slow way and maybe actually learn something.

[@wanghaoyu886]

I watched three times

[@TechFreak51]

@@persvendsen270 You got lucky as you just saved yourself from struggling with Regex which most us did before this video !!!

[@toveyashby-crashbyproductions]

I don't understand how there can be any unlikes on this. This was a life saver in trying to understand this as a newb. Thank you for opening my eyes!

[@xx482]

I was in bad mood today , when i opened chrome browser today i saw a pop up that Coery uploaded a video about Regular expressions , I took a moment and realized that this is the area i am week . Started watching and as well as practicing , once the video is completed I felt it was awesome . I literally tried out the examples by pausing the video . I would like to thank you a lot , for sharing this knowledge. Have a great Day

[@coreyms]

Glad to hear you found it helpful! Hope you have a great day as well!

[@Safwan.Hossain]

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[@jamienailes]

This was so helpful for a person who did not know this 3 hours ago

[@СапарШолпан]

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[@mohi7solanki]

You got some serious teaching skills, Please make an advance series on regex. Thank you

[@cenariusbg]

Please we need advanced teaching. This is super basic. Please make this guy upload a more in depth video!

[@amir_vr100]

Yes, advanced would be great!

[@denaliwilson8039]

Advanced regex videos would be super helpful!

[@AmanMunnaBali]

Yes, please... we all are waiting for advanced series.

[@AmanMunnaBali]

You should check this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5zPpniJbrepl80

[@Steve-yq5fh]

This was the video that made Regex go from “I hate Regex” to, “I like Regex!” Still working on my Regex skills but I feel confident of solving scenarios to a high standard now.

[@Steve-yq5fh]

You explained Regex in a way that is easy to understand and cover some really great scenarios. I have screenshots from this video I still use :D

[@kumarguru3044]

@@Steve-yq5fh Can you give regex expression for the below expression iam good

[@Steve-yq5fh]

@@kumarguru3044 need a full sample and information on the panel to give you a robust Regex pattern.

[@albertomm1982]

This was my first real dive into regular expressions. Today I am glad I started here. Great job!

[@wellz2000]

I didn't realize there was a better teacher than you in this world. I love how you've managed to gradually build my knowledge from zero to hero. Thanks to you, I can now read almost any regex thrown at me. I'm watching this six years later after the upload, and it is still the best regex explanation I could ever hope for. Thank you so much, man!!!

[@forteart3708]

This is the best tutorial on regular expression I found online so far. I really like how you build up the knowledge gradually and provide real world examples. This tutorial is consistent with your great Udemy classes. Thank you Corey.

[@susheilito]

Corey Schafer. You rock dude! I have been programming/managing projects/troubleshooting stuff for 18 years. I have never really learned Regex or even tried. They just bamboozled me. This one tutorial blew my mind away. BEST tutorial for REGEX ever!! Thanks

[@aipy5147]

This was the best ever explanation of regex! The presenter is very glib and succinct. Never heard him use "um", "er" or other regular expressions folks do during presentations or conversations. Not only you adroit in your field but a phenomenal teacher -the last of a kind. Very much liked, understood regex, and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@alexisaddicted]

To be honest, I have tried to learn regex for the past 6 years, without actually managing to do so. For the first time, I have managed to create regex to the email part. Prior you showing how to do, I paused the video and tried it myself. And guess what? I managed it! Much appreciated for the simple way of explaining!

[@iamhannahmontana1153]

Thanks, I watched the whole video over the course of 2 days, taking diligent notes and got nearly a 100% on my regex test. I completely understand regex now!

[@timmwimmers6385]

Nobody understands regex completely. ;-)

[@mrgrade3_]

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[@Pouya..]

10 years of programming and now i can tell i know how to write a regular expression thank you so much

[@Rollotollo100]

25:16 my solution. [cC](orey|ore).?\d{0,3}-{0,1}[sS](chafer)@[a-z-.]+ I dont know if its any better, but Im very happy that I got my own answer. Thank you Corey for all of your amazing content. You have helped me alot.

[@soumitripattnaik]

This is really unfair to regular expressions, they are supposed to be difficult.

[@sudhakarg5416]

haha, yes bro. REGEX SHOULD BE DIFFICULT.....

[@DC-ex9cf]

so true.

[@aldeen9190]

@Roshane Johnson regex is like game of thrones

[@Valnuss]

It still is for me. The examples are very basic. Try something more advanced and you will see.

[@jaybestnz]

Could not have put it better myself. I'm sure it gets harder but that was amazing

[@Michael-jg3pb]

Literally the one who managed to explain regex in a way "from zero to hero" Thanks man! U`re doing a great job!

[@kaushikjadhav7753]

This is perhaps the best video one can ever find on the internet to learn regular expressions. Everything is described in detail and in a way that people can understand clearly. Hats off to you. Thanks a lot for making this video!

[@Inkarnid]

There’s a reason this has a million views. Other videos just didn’t explain it as well as you did here. Thanks!

[@uchechukwuobisike177]

The more than 1,202 comments before mine have said it all....To cap it, i will say "you are the G.O.A.T of regular expressions."

[@dhritiarora4147]

I feel like I am gonna cry tears of happiness 🥺 the best regex tutorial ever!!

[@amardeepbhowmick3614]

This is THE best explanation of Regular Expressions available in the web!!

[@Elijah-2000]

I have been battling with various REGEX EXPRESSIONS for about three years now, and used to get help on forums for each query I needed. I wish that after they solved my query, that they also pointed me to this video, it would have sped up my complete wisdom of REGEX exponentially. Thank you for this video, it has opened a new world for me.

[@noovann]

regex never become that easy... this man is very talented on teaching, even on tough topics.. just awesome!

[@DiamondWhite91]

I FINALLY GOT IT!!! I always read the tutorials and don’t understand what the hell is going on. Even when I practice and try out the patterns I can’t figure it out. I would just give up and look for a ready made regex online. Now it seems so easy!! Thank you so much. Very clear explanation with good examples. Organized tutorial and straight to the point. Just perfect👌🏻

[@ramprakashseepana3537]

The best video for RegExp. I researched on this area, but not found better videos/docs than this video before. Thank you @Corey Schafer

[@monsotal]

This is clearly the best RegEx video that someone has done in the history of man kind

[@kts1096]

You sir have a gift. Same with the git tutorial, you literally upload your knowledge to my brain. Your voice as well is spot on. Quadruple thumbs up!!!!

[@margodarden2199]

You're are blessing to all those trying to learn regular expression and I appreciate you one thousand percent for getting straight to the point without all the BS. I wish more videos demonstrated this same effort. I will try to drive more people to your youtube channel to get quality content like yours. I thank you for providing the files you used so we can watch & learn with you. Thank you for adding clarity to someone who's has been lost trying to read someone's script with minimal success. Keep up the great work and I will keep watching.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timrhyne4646]

Corey, you obviously put in a lot of planning to create such a smooth and complete video, making a complicated subject seem simple. Outstanding job!

[@ivanj.lemongo868]

This is an excellent tutorial on the basics of regex ! I don't usually comment on YT videos unless I find a really solid tutorial. This is one of those rare cases. Thank you for explaining it, breaking it down and demystifying regex.

[@kelvinotieno4381]

OMG. I am just 11 minutes into this tutorial and I have already found a solution to my problem...But I am just going to watch the rest of the video.😂

[@harjeetsinghyadav5999]

hackerrank problem :)

[@lubomirivanov1741]

Right?! i got about 8 minutes in and my issue is solved. This is an extremely helpful video.

[@mtvmousetelevision]

One of the best you tube tutorial videos on any subject. Concise, quick, clear, just right length.

[@TDM87]

Great tutorial! People who are just starting out in programming, I have one tip for you. Whatever language you decide to learn, learn regular expressions basics on the side. You are going to run into them in the job environment.

[@RuneOsnes]

This is hands down the best intro to regex on KZbin. I don't use regex on a daily basis, so this is my standard go-to refresher video! Always!!! 👍

[@정여진-c3m9m]

Best regex tutorial I've ever seen! Always feel grateful with your amazing tutorials. Thank you corey! Also hope to see advanced regex tutorial later :)

[@RandomName2341]

I know everyone in the comments is echoing this same sentiment, but I have to say this really is the best introduction into regular expressions I have seen online. Most tutorials throw you into regular expressions without explaining the basics. This is great!

[@vikashgauravvkg]

omg, this is one of the best tutorials i have ever watched in my entire lifetime

[@guiAI]

3 years old and still gold, best video to quickstart regular expressions ! Good job

[@aguzman11189]

I’ve put off learning regex forever since it just seemed so complicated but you did such a great job simplifying it. Can’t believe I was reluctant to learn for so long; thank you for the tutorial!

[@JakeStPeter]

In the exact same boat, I put it off for 22 years until today. Wish this video was around 22 years ago.

[@ExoticMonkey0001]

This is one of the best explanatory videos I've ever seen in KZbin.

[@officesuperhero9611]

Incredibly well taught and organized video. Have never seen a video from Corey that is not outstanding. Thank you.

[@alastairtooth6252]

I just finished a day long class in regex and didn't understand it - watched this and now it's simple. Thanks mate!

[@anonymousXYZ659]

I am so glad that I found this page. The video was perfect without any doubt. Please do an advanced Regex video if possible. Your channel is amazing as well.

[@coreyms]

Thanks!

[@luisvillar8320]

Every time I go to a reg expression website I close it within 5 seconds and just give up, this video is great! Now I can tackle any reg expression documentation.

[@Euquila]

And here is the single best software developer tutorial ON THE ENTIRE INTERNET

[@NipkowDisk]

I am a relative noob at programming in Python and even more noobesque with regexes, and this is the best explanation of regular expressions and their behaviors that I have found. Outstanding job!

[@0004voltz]

The only Regex video you'll ever need.

[@2intuitivemath233]

You did what my professor took 4 lectures to do.. truly amazing and splendid. Keep going my friend !!

[@RajeshDhalange]

I was hating Regex but now I started loving them. Thank you so much :)

[@juliusmboto7289]

37 minutes 54 seconds well spent, very clear explanation. Thank you Corey Schafer

[@davidkheri6759]

You just demystified Regex in 30 minutes Thanks alot

[@saheedshittu2374]

I have been stuck on a freeCodeCamp challenge for days, I watched this video, and I solved the challenge. This is the best RegexContent on here.

[@mostinho7]

Todo continue 4:30 special regex characters 6:40 word boundary and positions 19:00 0 or more, one or more and exact number of repetitions 22:30 groups 31:15 using groups for capturing

[@wasirizvi2437]

while searching for this topic, I came upon so many choices, didnt know which to choose, and couldnt believe my luck that I hit upon such a good video, which was generic and so well explained !

[@ok2pro]

First time learning regular expression. Useful and easy to understand.

[@Given_A]

Mr Schafer, I can't thank you enough for this tutorial. You have so simplified the regex. I liked and subscribed.

[@ManabuMiwa]

The best regex tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@SasaramKiGaliyan]

i was unable to learn regex from my college days . now i am a software engineer and regex is being used in projects. situation was very horrible for me. but suddenly i saw this video on youtube, i learnt regex very well ,also got confidence . i am very happy and subscribed this channel. Thankyou so much sir.

[@tazzyreign2629]

Understood RegEx so quickly, loved this tutorial!

[@kkrobertson1]

Mr. Corey Schafer this has help me in ways beyond expression! As a novice you help me understand how to edit my data in ATOM, THANK YOU!!

[@NathanYoungLibrary]

Literally exactly what I was looking for. I hope you get a decent cut from the sponsor button.

[@coreyms]

Thanks! I just put up the Sponsor button yesterday, so you're actually my first one! I really appreciate that!

[@NathanYoungLibrary]

Oh awesome! I've been watching your videos for about 3 months, since I started learning Python. Incredible stuff man. (I actually tried to set up a patreon but had some weird login issues with it) I've actually been struggling figuring out how to scrape phone numbers specifically so, this was dead on.

[@natashayoko6278]

This video taught me everything my lecturer couldn't in 38 minutes. Thank you so much for creating this!!! You are helping so many people.

[@BeatByBit]

The best video on this topic I've seen so far. Thank you!

[@diego_elohim]

Its been almost 5 years and it is still the best regexp video.

[@sanjayshr1921]

Paused video and came here to say Thank you :)

[@oddnumber8149]

why>?

[@neerajbhatia2008]

Absolutely loved it, never seen such simple explanation to a complex topic. Never felt confident reading regular expression before but now yes i can. Subscribing to your channel immediately. Watching this on my memorial weekend, totally worth spending 38 mins of my time.

[@Dino1106]

Wow Corey, you just blew my mind :D - now i get it ! I study software at uni, and i did not get what he tried to learn me - but you did!

[@zeechy]

Dude, this video is so incredible. I watched at least 5 others and non of them explained so simply and clear as you did. I was trying to figure out regex all night for my program and you saved my life

[@manjunatham6215]

100% worth watching, you got awesome teaching skills man

[@manjunatham6215]

Hello Corey, would be great if you can make an another video of regex, which includes some complicated search and grouping. Would love to watch that

[@hadireg]

👍👍 The best tutorial on regular expressions so far. I did all the exercises successfully without watching... all makes sense now. so the algorithm searches by every single char or group of characters then checks the grouping and/or quantifier to apply.

[@rsingha09]

Extraction of tens of books in a single video, Helpfull !!!

[@rheavictor7]

Man... I needed to pause the class to thank you. So so so much easier than I thought, I kinda had a hard time to grasp the concept, but now I'm getting how to use regex a lot better. THank you

[@amrelsayed4363]

Wow really nice , keep it up , I am waiting for the advanced Regex Tutorial for sure ;)

[@_aisolo]

Man! I'm taking a udemy course on python and we went over regex. I was like "WTF this is confusing" After this video now I'm like "WTFFF this all makes sooo much sense now" lol! Thank you so much Corey! Going to watch the python video of regex next! You're the man!

[@jaedii7287]

I wish all tutorials were this good

[@Me-bg2pz]

Amazing! For somebody like me who knew nothing about what was or how to use regular expressions this was so easy to grasp, clear and well explained. Thank you.

[@24doz]

Really good video: i especially loved your pace. Keep up with the great work

[@ltoco4415]

You are a gem, you made regular expressions super easy to understand. We need more teachers like you who can make complex topics super easy.

[@madhu.badiginchala]

Awesome!!! +1 for advanced regex tutorial

[@fahds2583]

its not just that you made regex look easy..... u kept me hooked all the time. I usually can't take more than 10 minutes of programming tutorials, but watched this one completely without getting mentally drained

[@EvgenyAlterman]

Thank you for this great and simple explanation. Really helped me!

[@meganmalone4937]

I am so happy to have found this! I have been struggling to teach myself this and I just learned more from you in 15 minutes than I have in months. You teaching methods and explanations are so easy to understand. Thank you!

[@ChristophSpeckmann]

Jesus, I had a look at so many written tutorials - felt stupid - found your video on a coincident, feel like Batman now!

[@avinashpandey8828]

Best video on regular expressions

[@Ponkotsu67]

finally i understand the language of the gods

[@thorjohnson1159]

This is the best explanation and tutorial on Regex that I have ever seen. I always say things are only as complicated as the person teaching it wants to make it.

[@lordznehlrak9781]

I used to hate Regex like HELLLL but now i kinda like em! Thx Corey!!

[@cliffordarokiaraj9124]

4 years later, this tutorial is still very helpful for a person like myself to easily understand regex. After watching it, regex doesn't look to be too difficult to understand and follow.

[@dh00mketu]

Dude you are GOD sent.

[@vikramdhingra4218]

Can't thank you enough. Was struggling with regex for a while but your video made it crystal clear. Thank you so much.

[@PashaUndertow]

One thumbs up doesn't do this justice. Insta-sub and gonna be checking out your other videos.

[@milesnagopaleen]

Having read a written tutorial on regular expressions, I found this miles better. Everything was crystal clear and explained in a logical order. First class!

[@srttkx]

Best regex tutorial

[@alanknepper1197]

Thank you for taking the time to put together an excellent overview of Regular Expressions! You covered enough to get anyone started. Your teaching style makes it very easy to understand the core concepts. Using your examples, one can start assembling more complicated searches to solve more difficult problems. Please put together an Advanced Regular Expressions video.

[@Amit-id2zx]

This makes me feel smart.

[@jonathandaniel7321]

programmers love feeling smart

[@russellbateman3392]

An engineering manager of mine long ago was fond of saying, "Oh, yeah, the problem was solved using a regular expression. Now I have two problems!" ;-)

[@lionpersia]

best investment of my time ever!