M4: Regular Expressions

This fourth module provides an introduction to text processing using regular expressions.

Pre-recorded Lectures

The pre-recorded lectures are available here. You can also find the videos under the “Panopto” tab on the CAPP 30122 canvas site.

The lectures are a series of approx 5-20 minute videos divided into 5 sections:

• 4.1 - Motivation for Regular Expressions

• 4.2 - Regex Languuage

• 4.3 - Group Matching

Resources

• Documentation of re module in python

• Practice regular expressions and see results in the text

• Site with interactive exercises

• Regexp crossword game

Lab

• Regular Expressions lab (You find distribution code in your repositories in the lab3 directory)

Zoom Sessions

You will find the links to the Zoom sessions on Canvas.

• Week 4

  • Wednesday, February 3rd: Regular Expressions (Lab)

  • Friday, February 5th: Regular Expressions(extended example, Q&A)

Programming Assignment

No PA will be assigned during Week 4. This gives you the opporunity to work more on your group projects. The next PA will be assigned at the end of Week 5.