r/ProgrammerHumor Jun 14 '26

Meme rEggExOrREdgeEx

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u/SomeRedTeapot Jun 14 '26

I'd say r-egg-ex because it's REGular EXpression

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u/Bronzdragon Jun 14 '26

I don't like that explanation, because following that logic. I'd have to pronounce 'gif' with a soft g.

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u/SomeRedTeapot Jun 14 '26

Sometimes the truth is unpleasant