Combing javascript regex

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I have two replace methods called on a string, and I know they can be combined. I would like to know how to combine the two expressions, why, and maybe links to more information

var key = templateKey.replace(/:/g, '').replace(/\//g,'')

Stephen Thomas · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-14 00:21:47Z

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Well, Dr. Google can give you lots of links for more information on regular expressions, but in this case you're just replacing either a colon (:) or a slash (/), so you could combine them using the OR (|) grouping:

/(:|\/)/

answered Dec 14, 2014 at 0:21

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Theodore Enderby Over a year ago

So much information on google for regex! It's been a real challenge for me to pick up. The "Or" operator and grouping is exactly the information I wanted to know! exp +50, regex lvl ++. The "more resources" request was in hopes someone had an idiots guide to regex basics laying around.

Stephen Thomas Over a year ago

btw, ateich's answer is also correct (it gets an upvote from me).

ateich · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-14 00:21:13Z

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var key = templateKey.replace(/[:\/]/g, '');

answered Dec 14, 2014 at 0:21

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Theodore Enderby Over a year ago

Can i get some explanation for this expression?

HamZa Over a year ago

@TheodoreEnderby read this answer

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