Q34
What will be the result when non greedy repetition is used on the pattern /a+?b/ ?
A.
Matches the letter b preceded by the fewest number of a’s possible
AnswerB.
Matches the letter b preceded by any number of a
C.
Matches letter a preceded by letter b, in the stack order
D.
None of the mentioned
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Using non greedy repetition may not always produce the results you expect. /a+?b/ matches the letter b preceded by the fewest number of a’s possible.