From: Jarod Zhu <zhujie2003info@...>
Date: 2009-01-12T22:59:32+09:00
Subject: Does ruby support global expression?

Hi, all

     In my project, there are some rules using global expression( '*'
as one or more characters ) to match some functions' output.
     Such as:
     rule1：  the * apple   (will match the output "the red apple")
     rule2：  the * + * game    (will match the output "the wonderful +
successful game")

     I want to use ruby to realize the match check, but I only know
ruby supports regular expression.
So I have to change rules to the form of regular expressions( "*" => ".
+" and add '\' to other regular expession keywords like '+', '.' etc.)

     Is there any way to use global expression directly in ruby?

Thanks