GXT: unicode regex works in debug, but not in production

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i am using GXT 2.1.1 and GWT 2.0.3. i created a Unicode regex expression, and then set it via TextBundle().setRegEx() function. it works like a charm in debug mode, but not in production.

my goal is to only allow either alphanumeric values, or numeric values only that can also be negative. when i use ASCII expression such as:

^(([a-zA-Z0-9]+)|(\-?[0-9]+))$

it works in both debug and production modes. but when switching to Unicode expression:

^(([\pL\pN]+)|(\-?[\pN]+))$

it only works in debug.

i am really stuck and would greatly appreciate any help. thank you!!!

Please edit your question to add more info: what is your regex? What input are you using it on in both cases? — Robin, Apr 11 '14 at 07:40
right you are, Robin. i have adjusted my original post with the examples. — user1056027, Apr 11 '14 at 08:16

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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Seems to me that JavaScript does not support Unicode shortcut/character-classes natively (see here and here).

Just stick with the first version or use valid character classes.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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answered Apr 11 '14 at 09:16

Andrea Boscolo

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while i do appreciate your response, are you telling me that there is no Unicode regex support for GXT and/or javascript? – user1056027 Apr 11 '14 at 10:21
Yes: no native support in js. GWT is no different since the implementation of the `RegExp` class (starting from GWT 2.1) is based on the `RegExp` js object (which is different from the Java one: check the doc I linked). Before GWT 2.1, there is only JSNI. Can't say for GXT but I hardly think so (and your issue is a clear clue). – Andrea Boscolo Apr 11 '14 at 13:56

GXT: unicode regex works in debug, but not in production

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