The
start() method of
Matcher Class is used to get the start index of the match result already done.
Syntax:
public int start()
Parameters: This method do not takes any parameter.
Return Value: This method returns the
index of the first character matched.0
Exception: This method throws
IllegalStateException if no match has yet been attempted, or if the previous match operation failed.
Below examples illustrate the Matcher.start() method:
Example 1:
Output:
Current Matcher: java.util.regex.Matcher[pattern=(G*k) region=0,5 lastmatch=]
3
Example 2:
