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SQL Essentials: REGEXP_SUBSTR Function Explained
Overview
REGEXP_SUBSTR is a string function that allows you to extract substrings from a text field based on a regular expression pattern. Regular expressions, often abbreviated as regex, are a sequence of characters that define a search pattern. This function is particularly useful when you need to search for specific patterns within text data and extract relevant information.
In simpler terms, REGEXP_SUBSTR helps you find and extract specific words or patterns from a sea of text, making it easier to analyze and work with large amounts of textual data in NetSuite.
Understanding the Syntax
The REGEXP_SUBSTR function has the following syntax: