Re^3: Replace empty alt tag on <img> tag

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Re^4: Replace empty alt tag on <img> tag by The Perlman (Scribe) on Jan 20, 2022 at 16:42 UTC
Generally yes, at least since Perl regex are turing complete The real question should be: Is it possible with a simple regex? Answer: No. A regex parsing HTML wouldn't be less complex than a full scale HTML parser and consist of various nested sub expressions. Certainly not a one liner. - Ron	[reply]
Re^5: Replace empty alt tag on <img> tag by Fletch (Bishop) on Jan 20, 2022 at 19:32 UTC
Unless you're talking about mucking with specific bits of *ML text with specific, limited formatting that you know is never going to vary then even letting regexen enter anywhere near your thoughts is probably heading deep into now you have two problems territory. The cake is a lie. The cake is a lie. The cake is a lie.	[reply]
Re^5: Replace empty alt tag on <img> tag by Anonymous Monk on Jan 20, 2022 at 18:25 UTC
Generally yes Please do feel free to share your implementation.	[reply]


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