Ruby - Regular Expressions
What is the correct way to write a regex literal in Ruby to match the word
cat?What is the correct way to write a regex literal in Ruby to match the word cat?
easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand regex literal syntax
In Ruby, regex literals are written between slashes, like/pattern/.Step 2: Identify the correct pattern for 'cat'
The pattern to match the word 'cat' is simply/cat/.Final Answer:
/cat/ -> Option DQuick Check:
Regex literal = /pattern/ [OK]
Quick Trick: Regex literals always use slashes /pattern/ in Ruby [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using quotes instead of slashes
- Calling a non-existent regex() function
- Confusing string and regex syntax
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