Chapter 5: Cracking the Regex

By this point, you should have a basic understanding of regular expressions. It's time to get your hands dirty with the most complex regex in the land!

Regular expressions are like a puzzle, and you're the master puzzle-maker. Your goal is to create an expression that matches the following string:

abc123def456

That's right, just a simple string. But don't be fooled, my friend. The regex gods are cruel and unforgiving. They will laugh at your attempts, mock your failures, and occasionally, just when you think you've got it, they will slap you with a /s and send you packing.

But fear not, brave regex warrior! For in this chapter, we'll delve into the dark arts of regex, and emerge victorious with a working solution that's sure to make the regex gods weep with envy.

So, without further ado, let's crack open this regex and show it who's boss!

Exercise 1: Regex Match It | Exercise 2: Regex Divide and Conquer