XML Tag with Content Regex Pattern
Matches XML elements with opening tag, content, and matching closing tag. Captures tag name and inner content.
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Pattern Breakdown
Code Examples
JavaScript
const regex = /<(\w+)[^>]*>(.*?)<\/\1>/gs; const test = "<name>John</name>"; console.log(regex.test(test)); // true // Extract matches const matches = test.match(regex); console.log(matches);
Python
import re pattern = r'<(\w+)[^>]*>(.*?)<\/\1>' test = "<name>John</name>" match = re.findall(pattern, test) print(match) # Found!
Go
package main
import (
"fmt"
"regexp"
)
func main() {
re := regexp.MustCompile(`<(\w+)[^>]*>(.*?)<\/\1>`)
fmt.Println(re.MatchString("<name>John</name>")) // true
}Common Use Cases
Match Examples
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| <name>John</name> | Match |
| <br/> | No Match |
About the XML Tag with Content Regex
Matches XML elements with opening tag, content, and matching closing tag. Captures tag name and inner content.
Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The xml tag with content pattern is classified as intermediate 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 XML Tag with Content regex pattern?
Matches XML elements with opening tag, content, and matching closing tag. Captures tag name and inner content.
How do I use the XML Tag with Content regex?
Use the pattern /<(\w+)[^>]*>(.*?)<\/\1>/gs in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('<(\w+)[^>]*>(.*?)<\/\1>', 'gs'). Test it above with your own input.
What does this XML Tag with Content regex match?
This pattern matches: "<name>John</name>". It does NOT match: "<br/>". XML parsing, data extraction, SOAP processing.
Is the XML Tag with Content regex beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated Intermediate. It uses some advanced features like character classes and quantifiers.
What languages support the XML Tag with Content 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 XML Tag with Content 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.