Is there a function like String#scan, but returning array of MatchDatas?

Question

I need a function to return all matches of a regexp in a string and positions at which the matches are found (I want to highlight matches in the string).

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Answer 1

I think at least you can enhance your code a bit:

matches = []
while(match = str.match(regexp)) 
  matches << match
  str = match.post_match
end