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JSON Key-Value Pair Regex Pattern

Matches JSON key-value pairs with string, number, boolean, or null values. Useful for lightweight JSON processing.

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Code & Programming
Intermediate
Difficulty
JSON
Language
g
Flags
// Regular Expression
/"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)/g

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

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

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)/g;
const test = ""name": "John"";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

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

Python

import re

pattern = r'"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)'
test = ""name": "John""
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString(""name": "John"")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

JSON parsingdata extractionAPI response processing

Match Examples

InputResult
"name": "John"Match
{invalid}No Match

About the JSON Key-Value Pair Regex

Matches JSON key-value pairs with string, number, boolean, or null values. Useful for lightweight JSON processing.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The json key-value pair pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty in the code & programming category. This pattern is specifically designed for JSON.

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 JSON Key-Value Pair regex pattern?

Matches JSON key-value pairs with string, number, boolean, or null values. Useful for lightweight JSON processing.

How do I use the JSON Key-Value Pair regex?

Use the pattern /"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)/g in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('"([^"]+)"\s*:\s*("([^"]*)"|\d+|true|false|null)', 'g'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this JSON Key-Value Pair regex match?

This pattern matches: ""name": "John"". It does NOT match: "{invalid}". JSON parsing, data extraction, API response processing.

Is the JSON Key-Value Pair regex beginner-friendly?

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

What languages support the JSON Key-Value Pair regex?

This pattern works in JSON. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the JSON Key-Value Pair 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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