preg_match in JavaScript?

Question

Is it possible in JavaScript to do something like preg_match does in PHP ?

I would like to be able to get two numbers from str

Answer 1

var thisRegex = new RegExp('\[(\d+)\]\[(\d+)\]');

if(!thisRegex.test(text)){
    alert('fail');
}

I found test to act more preg_match as it provides a Boolean return. However you do have to declare a RegExp var.

TIP: RegExp adds it's own / at the start and finish, so don't pass them.