JS: RegExp Object

What is the Keyword “RegExp”

RegExp is the value of the property key "RegExp" of the Global Object .

window.RegExp === RegExp

Type

Type of RegExp is a function.

// type of RegExp
console.log( typeof RegExp === "function" );

Parent

Parent of RegExp is Function.prototype.

Reflect.getPrototypeOf ( RegExp ) === Function.prototype 

Purpose

Purpose of RegExp is:

• To create RegExp objects.
• Used as a namespace to hold static methods.
• Holds the property key "prototype". Its value is the parent of all instance of regex.

Constructor

• JS: RegExp Constructor

Properties

• JS: RegExp.prototype