pattern matching doubt

i used the following string to match files that have .cpp or c++ or cc extension. but it gives error. I think some problem is there is the syntax. But no idea what it would be.

akila sekaran wrote:but it gives error

Please, TellTheDetails. What is the error? (by 'error', do you mean compilation error? in that case, a single line of code won't help us to figure out the actual problem)

Also, during pattern matching, (at least I) follow the process of 'starting with small' - e.g. firstly, make the code working with '.' in the string, then make it working with .cpp, and then go for multiple extensions.

I hope this helps.

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Thanks.

Winston

According to 1 line of code you have given it will give "illegal escape character" error at compile time. And this error occurs if you attempt to use backlash before a wrong character where it shouldn't be.

You need to replace the single \ with \\ before the dot.