[Solved] Identify the error in this PowerShell snippet using named captures:$text = 'User: JohnDoe' if ($text -match '(?\w+)') { Write-Output $matches.user } | PowerShell

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Identify the error in this PowerShell snippet using named captures:

$text = 'User: JohnDoe'
if ($text -match '(?\w+)') {
  Write-Output $matches.user
}

AIncorrect property access; should use $matches['user']

BRegex pattern is invalid

CVariable $text is not defined

DMissing closing parenthesis in if statement

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check regex and variable definitions
The regex and $text variable are correct and properly defined.
Step 2: Identify how to access named captures
In PowerShell, named captures are accessed as $matches['name'], not $matches.name.
Final Answer:
Incorrect property access; should use $matches['user'] -> Option A
Quick Check:
Access named capture with $matches['name'] [OK]

Quick Trick: Use brackets $matches['name'], not dot notation [OK]

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