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Import Path Regex Pattern

Extracts relative import paths from JavaScript/TypeScript import and require statements.

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Code & Programming
Intermediate
Difficulty
Universal
Language
g
Flags
// Regular Expression
/['"]([./]\S+?)['"]/g

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

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

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /['"]([./]\S+?)['"]/g;
const test = "import x from './utils'";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

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

Python

import re

pattern = r'['"]([./]\S+?)['"]'
test = "import x from './utils'"
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`['"]([./]\S+?)['"]`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("import x from './utils'")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Dependency graphpath resolutionbundle analysis

Match Examples

InputResult
import x from './utils'Match
import 'react'No Match

About the Import Path Regex

Extracts relative import paths from JavaScript/TypeScript import and require statements.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The import path pattern is classified as intermediate 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 Import Path regex pattern?

Extracts relative import paths from JavaScript/TypeScript import and require statements.

How do I use the Import Path regex?

Use the pattern /['"]([./]\S+?)['"]/g in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('[\'"]([./]\S+?)[\'"]', 'g'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this Import Path regex match?

This pattern matches: "import x from './utils'". It does NOT match: "import 'react'". Dependency graph, path resolution, bundle analysis.

Is the Import Path regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Intermediate. It uses some advanced features like character classes and quantifiers.

What languages support the Import Path 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 Import Path 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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