spectre9,
Oracle 10g was released in 2003 (6 years ago). Additionally, Oracle didn't add "regular expressions from Perl" as you indicate. They borrowed some character classes, quantifiers and modifieres. In other words, no assertions and other doodads.

I am not trying to diminish from Oracle adding regular expression support (including some borrowed perl syntax) - I am just trying to put it in perspective.

Update: Regarding your meditation (perl influencing regular expressions) - For years, perl has lead the way. Even with the perpetuated fugly syntax and moving to NFA, the world has recognized the benefits. It isn't entirely uncommon for software to provide regex support by linking against PCRE. The real meditation in mind though is that, with Perl 6, we will be shattering the mold and blazing a new trail for others to follow.

Cheers - L~R

In reply to Re: Oracle 10g incorporating "Perl-influenced regular expressions" by Limbic~Region
in thread Oracle 10g incorporating "Perl-influenced regular expressions" by spectre9

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