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Working with grep in R

Steven Sanderson performs a pattern match:

In R, finding patterns in text is a common task, and one of the most powerful functions to do this is grep(). This function is used to search for patterns in strings, allowing you to locate elements that match a specific pattern. Today, we’ll explore how to use wildcard characters with grep() to enhance your string searching capabilities. Let’s dive in!

Read on to learn more about how to use the grep() function.