Why experienced developers never use regex for email validation?
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Email validation is more complex than most developers realize, with seemingly unusual addresses often being valid according to standards. Basic syntax checks, proven libraries, and verification emails are recommended instead of complex regex, balancing user-friendliness with system security while avoiding issues like ReDoS attacks and accidentally rejecting legitimate addresses.
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