pcre.org operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on regular expression library. PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expressions) is a C library implementing regular expression pattern matching using the same syntax and semantics as Perl 5. The pcre.org website serves as the official documentation and resource hub for this widely used open-source library. It is operated by PCRE Project.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases, providing a broader range of services.
pcre.org is a well-established platform operated by PCRE Project. Top 10,000 global website, 25 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
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