Another thing to weigh in on the decision is that in Java 1.4, there is a java.util.regex class (no P). Of course, they have a link to the Jeffrey Friedl book on the main javadoc page, so that is probably what influenced them. Ant IS in java.
I just muddied the waters some more, I'm sorry. Jeff Tulley ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (801)861-5322 Novell, Inc., the leading provider of Net business solutions http://www.novell.com >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1/29/02 11:45:50 AM >>> --- Stephane Bailliez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In Mastering Regular Expressions p. 24(O'Reilly) Jeffrey Friedl says: > > "As you might guess, using the full phrase 'regular expression' can get > a bit tiring particulary in writing. Instead, I normally use 'regex'. > It just rolls right off the tongue (it rythmes with 'FedEx') and is > amenable to a variety of uses like 'when you regex...' "budding > regexers', and even "regexification"*. > > * You might also come accross 'regexp'. I recommend eschewing this > unpronounceable blot on english." > > native english people to the rescue ? speak up :) As a native English-speaking person, I not only don't mind "regexp", I prefer it -- if for no other reason than to lessen the possibility of people coming up with dumb made-up words like "regexification" :) Diane ===== ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
