Two Problems - Regular Expressions for Revolutionaries

Explore the world of regular expressions in this enlightening conference talk from JSConf EU 2017. Delve into the complexities and nuances of regex, addressing common misconceptions and jokes surrounding their use in web development. Discover the relationship between regular expressions and JavaScript implementation, while uncovering surprising connections to the work of Alan Turing and Noam Chomsky. Learn about capture groups, regex patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of this powerful tool that's both a developer's best friend and potential nightmare. Equip yourself with knowledge to confidently tackle regex challenges and improve your coding skills in this 22-minute presentation.