Wildcard

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What is Wildcard?

Wildcard is a graphical regular expression workbench for checking patterns against example text before using them elsewhere. It includes pattern testing, match inspection, and sample text editing.

Pattern testing

Match inspection

Sample text editing

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Developers learning regex or debugging a search expression

Before you choose

Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines. A successful sample does not cover every possible production input.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines.

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Why consider it

Brings pattern testing and match inspection into the same workflow.

Enter representative sample text, adjust the expression, and include examples that should not match before moving the pattern into your application.

What to keep in mind

Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines.

A successful sample does not cover every possible production input.

How to use it well

Wildcard fits developers learning regex or debugging a search expression. Enter representative sample text, adjust the expression, and include examples that should not match before moving the pattern into your application.

Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines. A successful sample does not cover every possible production input. Keep working files under version control so subsequent changes can be reviewed and reversed.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Wildcard free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines.

Can I use Wildcard for pattern testing?

Yes. Wildcard includes pattern testing. Enter representative sample text, adjust the expression, and include examples that should not match before moving the pattern into your application.

Will a pattern behave identically in every regex engine?

Regex syntax and behavior can differ between language engines.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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