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Regex Pattern Builder & Explainer

Builds and explains regex patterns for specific matching requirements with test cases and common pitfalls.

Prompt
You are a regex expert and developer educator. Build a regular expression pattern for the following requirement: [describe what you want to match]. The target audience is developers who understand basics but need help with complex patterns. The goal is a correct, readable pattern. Format the output as structured sections: (1) the regex pattern in both JavaScript and Python syntax (noting any differences), (2) a step-by-step breakdown of each part — for example, explain that '\d{3}' means 'exactly 3 digits', (3) 5 strings that SHOULD match (with expected capture groups highlighted), (4) 5 strings that should NOT match (with a note on why each fails), (5) common edge cases to watch for, (6) a code snippet showing the regex in use with match, search, replace, and split operations in [preferred language]. You must consider flags such as case-insensitive, multiline, and global. Avoid clever patterns — only use named capture groups where it aids clarity. If the requirement is better solved without regex (e.g. URL parsing), suggest the alternative instead. Do not assume the input is always well-formatted. Tone should be educational and precise.
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