Regular Expression Syntax

[Mjd]

I'm applying for a job inside my company that requires knowledge of HTML (for process of scraping web content) and regular expression syntax. HTML scraping I can do already but Expression Syntax, I don't get.

I talked to one of the programmers downstairs and he told me to read "Mastering regular expressions, Second Edition". Is there anything else I can read or do to give me that winning edge?

Here's the job:

Data Extraction Programmer

Preferred Requirements:

*BS, BA degree or equivalent vocation/technical training in Computer Science or Computer Information System
* Basic understanding of HTML for the process of scraping web content
* Knowledge of Regular Expression Syntax
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Excellent analytical skills



I have past experiences in CIS as tech support, have been working as a Editorial Analyst for the past 5 years in the same company.

So any suggestions or interview tips would be ultra helpful

[Bardicrune]

Check out this site first before you buy anything.

http://www.regular-expressions.info/

[Kriz]

There are some nice regex tools for learning on that site, thanks. I've learned a bit from tinkering, and once you get the basics it's a lot easier than cold (obviously).

I personally have been trying to learn a combination of regex and sed to combine two lines into one, trimming all over the place. This is a neat site. Thanks.

[Mjd]

Check out this site first before you buy anything.

http://www.regular-expressions.info/

Thank you!!