3.2. Regular ExpressionsΒΆ

Linux for Programmers and Users, Appendex A.1, A.2.

Regular expressions provide an expressive syntax for use with the shell and a variety of commands, especially commands used to filter data.

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Regular Expression Operators and their Support by Unix Tools

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Examples of Regular Expression Using vi