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The function \fBpcre_exec()\fP is called to match a subject string against a |
The function \fBpcre_exec()\fP is called to match a subject string against a |
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compiled pattern, which is passed in the \fIcode\fP argument. If the |
compiled pattern, which is passed in the \fIcode\fP argument. If the |
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pattern was studied, the result of the study should be passed in the |
pattern was studied, the result of the study should be passed in the |
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\fIextra\fP argument. This function is the main matching facility of the |
\fIextra\fP argument. You can call \fBpcre_exec()\fP with the same \fIcode\fP |
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library, and it operates in a Perl-like manner. For specialist use there is |
and \fIextra\fP arguments as many times as you like, in order to match |
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also an alternative matching function, which is described |
different subject strings with the same pattern. |
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This function is the main matching facility of the library, and it operates in |
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a Perl-like manner. For specialist use there is also an alternative matching |
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function, which is described |
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Last updated: 23 September 2011 |
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Copyright (c) 1997-2011 University of Cambridge. |
Copyright (c) 1997-2011 University of Cambridge. |
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