st: RE: Data set question - going through all observations

[n j cox <n.j.cox@durham.ac.uk>]

I can't comment on Java or C++ here. Stata 9 has some regular
expression functions.

Amir Doron

i have two data sets and am required to compare the name field in 
between both, however there are some inconsistencies - causing me to 
require pattern matching techniques in this case.
is stata anywhere near the capabilities of a language such as java for 
pattern matching techniques, do you think it would be better to use a 
c++ plugin to do this?
any tips would be welcome.

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