what's wrong with match() in javascript?

Question

what's wrong with match() in javascript ?

var path = "D:\Programs\DeveloperTools";
var patt=/.+\\/g;
alert(path.match(patt));

The Result Should Be : D:\Programs\

When I first read this, I couldn't help but think you were very sad about your Programs directory. — slandau
– slandau, Commented May 2, 2011 at 21:28
Nothing's wrong with it. The real question is, what's wrong with your Javascript usage? — Lightness Races in Orbit
– Lightness Races in Orbit, Commented May 2, 2011 at 21:58

Darin Dimitrov · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-02 21:27:52Z

5

Escape:

var path = "D:\\Programs\\DeveloperTools";

Now match and alert the path and you will get the expected result. And here's the live demo.

answered May 2, 2011 at 21:27

Darin Dimitrov

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