Glossary term
What is Regular expression (regex)?
In Apex Flow Academy, "Regular expression (regex)" means: A short pattern used to find or replace text, such as any run of spaces at the end of a name. It is taught in Python Automation: Make the Computer Do Your Boring Work. Related terms include Relative path, Fingerprint (hash), Path and CSV.
- 1 course teaches it
- plain-word definition
The facts
What is Regular expression (regex)?
A short pattern used to find or replace text, such as any run of spaces at the end of a name.
Where is Regular expression (regex) taught?
Regular expression (regex) is defined in Python Automation: Make the Computer Do Your Boring Work.
Which lessons cover Regular expression (regex)?
These lessons name it in their title or objectives:
- Python Automation: Make the Computer Do Your Boring Work, lesson 2.3: Rename in Bulk with a Plan, a Conflict Check and an Undo Log
Which terms are related to Regular expression (regex)?
Next to Regular expression (regex) in the course glossaries: Relative path, Fingerprint (hash), Path, CSV, dry run, Decimal, Sandbox and Reject list.
Relative pathFingerprint (hash)PathCSVdry runDecimalSandboxReject list
The hard questions, answered straight
Bold questions people really ask. Each answer comes from the course data or a settled Academy fact.
Do I need experience before I learn Regular expression (regex)?
It depends on the course. Each course that teaches it lists its own prerequisites, and all are listed at beginner level:
- Python Automation: Make the Computer Do Your Boring Work: Basic Python: variables, if statements, for loops, lists, dictionaries, f-strings and small functions. Lesson 3 of module 1 has a five-minute check.