Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #5852: boost::xpressive::sregex::compile

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #5852: boost::xpressive::sregex::compile
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-09-02 22:09:40

#5852: boost::xpressive::sregex::compile
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  Reporter:  anonymous     |       Owner:  eric_niebler  
      Type:  Bugs          |      Status:  closed        
 Milestone:  Boost 1.48.0  |   Component:  xpressive     
   Version:  Boost 1.47.0  |    Severity:  Problem       
Resolution:  invalid       |    Keywords:  smatch compile
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Changes (by eric_niebler):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => invalid

Comment:

 You are using the wrong algorithm. {{{regex_match}}} only succeeds if it
 consumes the whole input, which the first pattern does. {{{regex_search}}}
 will find the pattern anywhere in the input string. You should use
 {{{regex_search}}}. (And read the docs. ;-))

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