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For some, regular expressions provide the chainsaw functionality ofthe much-touted Perl “Swiss Army
knife” metaphor. They are powerful,fast, and very sharp, but like real chainsaws, can be dangerous whenused without appropriate safety measures. In this article I’lldiscuss the issues associated with using heavy-duty, contractor-graderegular expressions, and demonstrate a few maintenance techniques tokeep these chainsaws in proper condition for safe and effectivelong-term use.Reada 
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