I like regex, the syntax is succinct, powerful, and easy to learn. I learned regex before I learned any proper programming language, because you could use it in

I like regex, the syntax is succinct, powerful, and easy to learn. I learned regex before I learned any proper programming language, because you could use it in a text editor. I remember feeling like a wizard at the time. I do admit it can be a write once hopefully never need to read again thing, but I still love it.