Gardner, Sam wrote: > b/c you can use regexes in multiple programming langs. . .
All of which tend to provide different functionality, and few providing as much as Perl. > And > because of the ability to put a single regex into a field and have it > return different values conditionally . . . Which results in more complex code than 2 simple regexs. Clarity in coding is good. > Thanks to all suggesting the /e flag -- it's not only helpful > specifically here, but has widened the scope of my perl coding. . . Glad to hear it HTH -- Brian Raven ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and solely for the intended addressee(s). Unauthorised reproduction, disclosure, modification, and/or distribution of this email may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your system. The views expressed in this message do not necessarily reflect those of LIFFE Holdings Plc or any of its subsidiary companies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ ActivePerl mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
