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Regex that nobody understands

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/^(?=.*[a-z])(?=.*[A-Z])(?=.*\d)/ — Don't touch it.

The scenario

You encounter a monstrosity of a regular expression that defies all logic and human comprehension. The comment simply warns you not to touch it, yet the system demands it.

How it plays

This problem card increases your burnout meter by 7 points. Counter it with a card from the health, tools, or humor categories to reduce the accumulated stress.

Why it feels familiar

We have all inherited a complex regex from a developer who left no documentation and no mercy.

This problem card adds 7 burnout. It belongs to code and can be countered by health, tools, humor coping.

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