I wouldn't rate regex as joyful, but I like it. I dont feel the dread that some people have for regex! For some tasks, it is great, and packs a lot of punch. I think a lot of DSLs have a similar effect on people.
I wrote a post recently about calculating the reading time of a post, and regex shrinks the code dramatically, no need to do any parsing of html.
I wouldn't rate regex as joyful, but I like it. I dont feel the dread that some people have for regex! For some tasks, it is great, and packs a lot of punch. I think a lot of DSLs have a similar effect on people.
I wrote a post recently about calculating the reading time of a post, and regex shrinks the code dramatically, no need to do any parsing of html.
Pimp your Blog: Calculate the 'reading time' ⏱🦉
Rob OLeary ・ Apr 24 ・ 4 min read