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<regex>: vNext overhaul

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enhancement regex vNext
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Description

Just a question: It seems an ABI breaking release is on the (distant) horizon and I was wondering if you'll use the opportunity to overhaul std::regex or if you have practically given up on it due to the vicious cycle of small user base and bad performance.

Also tracked by Microsoft-internal VSO-110128 / AB#110128 and VSO-177627 / AB#177627.

vNext note: Resolving this issue will require breaking binary compatibility. We won't be able to accept pull requests for this issue until the vNext branch is available. See #169 for more information.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the issue discussion, the linked VSO-110128 and VSO-177627 work items, and the context in #169. The issue does not identify files, tests, or a concrete change; completion depends on defining a std::regex overhaul for the vNext branch while accepting the required ABI break.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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