Re^4: Converting multiple spaces to nbsp

I think you are right about the execution speed. It would be interesting to benchmark.

I would like to think that my solution is slightly easier to understand, but I consider that I am writing toddler Perl (up from baby Perl) and still have a lot to learn. And I have learned from your answer, thank you.

Perl is Huffman encoded by design.

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Re^5: Converting multiple spaces to nbsp by Cap'n Steve (Friar) on Jun 17, 2005 at 07:20 UTC
I thought it was a little easier on the eyes, too. I'm surprised the look behind is faster.	[reply]
Re^6: Converting multiple spaces to nbsp by GrandFather (Saint) on Jun 17, 2005 at 07:48 UTC
We don't know that yet, but I'll play with benchmarking it this weekend. My guess is that the look behind translates into a "find a space, slurp any more spaces, do the replace". My version does similar work in the search phase, but does more work in the replace phase. Perl is Huffman encoded by design.	[reply]