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Irregular Expressions Regularly

Usage of patterns on RegexLib

I often get asked whether patterns found on RegexLib are free for use to which my reply is...

They are free for use but, I'd recommend that, if you use one that you might like to place a comment such as:

    // pattern found at http://regexlib.com/AddressOfPattern

Reason is that, patterns get updated and also get comments left against them so, it's a good way to leave useful info for another developer who may have to maintain your code later!

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Published Tuesday, December 07, 2004 5:28 PM by digory
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digory said:

Thanks so much for providing this resource.


Since you're often asked about use of these regex's, and since many companies must assume any code is encumbered unless proven otherwise, why not post a notice to that effect on the home page or "contact" page?

(And if you've done so and I haven't noticed -- my apologies in advance.)

Donald Griggs
Columbia SC US
December 21, 2004 7:09 AM
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