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Environment Variable Regex Pattern

Matches environment variable assignments in KEY=VALUE format with uppercase keys and underscores.

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Code & Programming
Beginner
Difficulty
Universal
Language
gm
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$/gm

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$/gm;
const test = "DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

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

Python

import re

pattern = r'^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$'
test = "DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost"
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

.env file parsingconfiguration managementdeployment

Match Examples

InputResult
DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhostMatch
lowercase=valueNo Match

About the Environment Variable Regex

Matches environment variable assignments in KEY=VALUE format with uppercase keys and underscores.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The environment variable pattern is classified as beginner difficulty in the code & programming 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 Environment Variable regex pattern?

Matches environment variable assignments in KEY=VALUE format with uppercase keys and underscores.

How do I use the Environment Variable regex?

Use the pattern /^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$/gm in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^[A-Z][A-Z0-9_]*=.+$', 'gm'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this Environment Variable regex match?

This pattern matches: "DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost". It does NOT match: "lowercase=value". .env file parsing, configuration management, deployment.

Is the Environment Variable regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Beginner. It uses basic regex syntax and is easy to understand.

What languages support the Environment Variable 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 Environment Variable 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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