This is exactly it. Do I have to read a reference for regex every damn time? Yes. But I also have an idea of what it can do; and knowing that, I have a vague idea when a problem presents itself that I could use regex to solve it.

Edit: Hello Zalgo my old friend.

Or easier, just fire up multiple tty’s. The poor person’s tabs.

Ok. Rub teeth against doorknob. Got it. Thanks!