pattern.matcher() vs pattern.matches()

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pattern.matcher(String s) returns a Matcher that can find patterns in the String s. pattern.matches(String str) tests, if the entire String (str) matches the pattern.

In brief (just to remember the difference):

  • pattern.matcher – test if the string contains-a pattern
  • pattern.matches – test if the string is-a pattern

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