How to build a regex engine from scratch

Comprehensive guide on building a regex engine from scratch, covering parsing, state machine, and practical examples in Golang.

Introduction

A comprehensive guide on building a regex engine from scratch, covering the concepts of regex, its implementation, and practical examples in programming.

Highlights

• Covers the process of parsing a regex string into tokens
• Explains the algorithm for building a state machine to match the regex pattern
• Provides practical examples in Golang for implementing a simple regex engine

Recommendation

This course is recommended for developers who want to gain a deeper understanding of regular expressions and their implementation. It's a great resource for those interested in building their own regex engine or exploring the inner workings of existing regex libraries.