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RegExp compile()

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Tags: javascript

The compile() method of RegExp objects recompiles an existing regular expression object using a new pattern and flags.

Browser support

  • Chrome 1 Released on 2008-12-11
  • Chrome Android 18 Released on 2012-06-27
  • Edge 12 Released on 2015-07-29
  • Firefox 1 Released on 2004-11-09
  • Firefox for Android 4 Released on 2011-03-29
  • Safari 3.1 Released on 2008-03-18
  • Safari on iOS 2 Released on 2008-07-11