Are you suggesting it is somehow better in Java because the syntax is shorter? Or, do you know something about the way that this is implemented in Java that makes it somehow better than the implementation in perl?

If it is the former, I'd argue that shorter syntax doesn't mean better, especially for such an infrequently used construct. Besides, if shorter syntax does mean better then Perl beats Java hands down overall. (Ever seen any Java golf? Me neither...)

If it is the latter, I'm interested in knowing what you do.

To answer your questions in order:
1. I don't know.
2. I don't think I've ever used it.
3. There is no cure. Soon you'll be making up regexes to match strings of cars on the freeway and other such nonsense.

-sauoq
"My two cents aren't worth a dime.";

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