Re: RFC 331 (v1) Consolidate the $1 and C<\1> notations

On Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Hildo Biersma wrote:

> > Currently, C<\1> and $1 have only slightly different meanings within a
> > regex.  Let's consolidate them together, eliminate the differences, and
> > settle on $1 as the standard.
> 
> Sigh.  That would remove functionality from the language.
> 
> The reason why you need \1 in a regular expression is that $1, $2, ...
> are interpolated from the previous regular expression.  This allows me
> to do a pattern match that captures variables, then use the results of
> that to create a second regular expression. (Remember: A regexp
> interpolates first, then compiles the pattern).


	Umm...with all due respect, did you read the RFC?  Because what I
proposed does not eliminate any functionality.  

			Dave