Java REGEX Algorithm

[Deepak Nambiar]

Please explain about the algorithm of regex parser in Java or share any links to that.

[Ashwini Kashyap]

Hi,

Regex API is used for pattern matching against pattern specified by the user by regular expressions.

For instance, you need to avoid entering special characters by the end user for any field like First Name or Last Name, then you may make use of java.util.regex API.

Refer here for its API.

For example:
Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile("!@#$%"); // String which you want to restrict
Matcher matcher = pattern.matcher("stringToBeMatched"); // String that needs to be matched (may be entered by user for First Name)

matcher.find(); // returns true if string matched else false is returned

Perform action as per the output is returned.

Thanks,
Ashwini Kashyap | www.infocepts.com

[Campbell Ritchie]

You would have to unpack the JVM code to try and work out the algorithm used. Try googling; there are probably sites which show the algorithm.

[fred rosenberger]

Just wondering why you want to dig into this. One of the points of using a high-level language is that you don't need to know the details - it makes life SO much easier.