ProtoString escapeRegExp Method

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Example

Escaping regexp characters.

'Would you like ${food}?'.escapeRegExp(); // returns 'Would you like \$\{food\}\?'

Description

The escapeRegExp method escapes special characters used in regular expressions. This can be used to clean a string before inserting it into a regular expression object.

Syntax

String.escapeRegExp();