Category Archives: Regular Expressions

Java Video Tutorial 19

Java Regular ExpressionsIn this part of my Java Video Tutorial, I cover Java Regular Expressions. You use regular expressions when you want to search for data. You then use codes to define what that data looks like.

So, if you are looking for a 5 digit number, you could type \\d{5} and Java does the rest!

The code that follows the video will help you see how easy regular expressions are.

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Web Design and Programming Pt 9 PHP Strings

StringsHere I show you how to use many string manipulation methods in PHP. Also, I finish showing you how to use regular expressions.

You should watch the previous 2 PHP Regular Expressions video tutorials before you continue on to this one. They are avaialable here PHP Regular Expressions & PHP Regular Expressions Pt 2

I specifically cover the following PHP Methods in this tutorial:

Create Automated Websites with Python

Make a Website Video TutorialI while back I showed you how to Make Money Blogging by setting up a simple automated WordPress blog using WP-O-Matic. I was then asked for an automated site that allowed for more robust article grabbing.

In the video below I show you how to grab content from any website and then send that to the Postie WordPress Plugin, that will post it to your site automatically. Here is an article on How to Use Postie.

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Regular Expressions Python Tutorial

Python PictureIn this video, I provide a bunch of examples on how to use Regular Expressions in Python. I show you how to search for numerous different types of data and output and manipulate that data.

I’ve provided all of the code after the video and if you have any questions, leave them in the comment section below.

In the next article, I’ll show you how to grab information from any web page and do what ever you want with that information.

Special Note: Click the HD and Full Screen buttons for the best view of the video.

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Regex Tutorial Video Pt 2

Python How ToIn this tutorial, I continue teaching you how to use Regular Expressions. I specifically go over the numerous functions available in the Python programming language that you can use for searches.

I will explain how to:

  • Grab text from text files
  • Create Regular Expressions in Python
  • Search through strings or files for information
  • Manipulate the information, once you retrieve it

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Regex Tutorial Video

Regular ExpressionsHere is a Regex Tutorial Video that will get you Regular Expression Matching like a pro. You can think of this as a Regular Expression Reference that you can come back to whenever you need to brush up.

I cover all of the codes used in Regex and give ever more complex examples until you understand.

This is just Regex Tutorial video 1 in a long series of video’s. I’ll specifically cover how to use Regular Expressions in Python, in the next video. And, if you prefer reading this information, refer to this article Regular Expressions.

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Regular Expressions

Regular ExpressionsMy goal in this article is to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about Regular Expressions. Regular Expressions are used to decide if a set of characters match what you are searching for. You use a series of codes to define what you are looking for.

Because these codes are so simple and look confusing when they are crammed together, people think Regular Expressions are too hard to use. My mission is to make them easy to use in this article and the next. Promise!

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