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CSV Row Regex Pattern

Matches CSV rows handling quoted fields with escaped quotes. Essential for robust CSV file processing.

{}
Data Formats
Advanced
Difficulty
Universal
Language
gm
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$/gm

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$/gm;
const test = ""John","Doe",30";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$'
test = ""John","Doe",30"
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString(""John","Doe",30")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

CSV parsingdata importspreadsheet processing

Match Examples

InputResult
"John","Doe",30Match
No Match

About the CSV Row Regex

Matches CSV rows handling quoted fields with escaped quotes. Essential for robust CSV file processing.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The csv row pattern is classified as advanced difficulty in the data formats category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSV Row regex pattern?

Matches CSV rows handling quoted fields with escaped quotes. Essential for robust CSV file processing.

How do I use the CSV Row regex?

Use the pattern /^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$/gm in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*)(,("(?:[^"]|"")*"|[^,]*))*$', 'gm'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this CSV Row regex match?

This pattern matches: ""John","Doe",30". It does NOT match: "". CSV parsing, data import, spreadsheet processing.

Is the CSV Row regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Advanced. It uses advanced features like lookaheads, backreferences, or complex alternation.

What languages support the CSV Row regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the CSV Row regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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