Question 1

How fast is DotNet.Glob compared to using Regex?

Accepted Answer

DotNet.Glob is specifically designed to outperform Regex for glob patterns, with benchmarks showing significant speed improvements due to its custom matching engine. It's best for performance-critical applications but may not replace Regex for non-glob pattern matching.

Question 2

Does DotNet.Glob work with .NET Framework?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works with .NET Framework, but the ReadOnlySpan support for enhanced performance is only available on .NET Core 2.1+ and .NET Standard 2.1+. Basic string-based matching is supported across all platforms, though older versions miss out on optimizations.

Question 3

How to make DotNet.Glob case-insensitive?

Accepted Answer

Set the CaseInsensitive property in GlobOptions to true, either globally via GlobOptions.Default or per instance when parsing a glob. This affects letter ranges, character lists, and literals, allowing flexible matching.

Question 4

Can DotNet.Glob match recursive directories?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports recursive directory matching with the ** wildcard, which matches any number of path segments. This makes it suitable for file system operations that need deep traversal.

Question 5

DotNet.Glob vs System.IO for file matching?

Accepted Answer

System.IO methods like Directory.EnumerateFiles use glob patterns but may be less performant or flexible. DotNet.Glob offers better performance and more control for complex patterns, while System.IO is simpler for basic, built-in usage.

Question 6

How to escape special characters in DotNet.Glob patterns?

Accepted Answer

Wrap special characters like ?, *, [ in square brackets to escape them, as shown in the README examples. For instance, use [*] to match a literal asterisk, ensuring precise pattern matching.

Question 7

Is DotNet.Glob thread-safe?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't explicitly state thread safety, but glob instances appear immutable after creation, so IsMatch methods should be safe for concurrent use. However, always test in multi-threaded environments or check for updates in documentation.

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