Would this count as an acceptable exception to the "Don't Use Dot Star" rule that seems to be prevalent throughout the Monastery?

If there is such a rule (I don't know that there is), it would seem to be cargo cult programming to me. One should use the appropriate tool for the job. Most of the time, there is a more correct or more efficient solution than dot-star, but if dot-star (greedy or non-greedy) suits your needs and works correctly, then by all means use it.

-- Mike

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