Best practice for replacing string between specific characters

[czardas]

Yeah, I wanted to use the simplest syntax. I'll leave it to you guys to fix.

RegExp patterns don't constitute beginner level code IMO.

Edited January 10, 2018 by czardas

[Earthshine]

27 minutes ago, ViciousXUSMC said:

This is one time I feel RegEx is better than the string functions, is shorter, and does exactly what is needed without a complicated pattern.

czardas version works well, it does strip the pipes and have you add them back in the new text is the only thing I can see to be aware of.

I always feel that way but I am WEAK at regexp

[iamtheky]

Just now, Earthshine said:

I always feel that way but I am WEAK at regexp

unpopular opinion: the folk who crutch on regex suck with stringops and take unnecessary penalties

[czardas]

1 minute ago, iamtheky said:

the folk who crutch on regex suck with stringops and take unnecessary penalties

LOL

[ViciousXUSMC]

42 minutes ago, Earthshine said:

I always feel that way but I am WEAK at regexp

I am not strong at it, but have enough skill to make  use of it.  For unknown values it has really helped me automate a lot of things.

This is my best friend:

https://regex101.com/

Also lets you link to show examples:

https://regex101.com/r/M34RkR/1

 

[Earthshine]

I consider myself a string-op master. i have always had to do it the hard way with every language. Basic, VB, C, etc.... but not C# cause all that stuff is built and tested and works great

that site is awesome. i have learnding to do as the stupid kid Sean on Jimmy Neutron would say

Edited January 10, 2018 by Earthshine

[RestrictedUser]

On 1/9/2018 at 10:29 PM, azkirak said:

Aren't those for arrays though?

yep, but you can do this:

_ArrayToString(_StringBetween("Text", "Left", "Right"))