first_match()

Evaluates to True at the first line matched. firstmatch() implies the onmatch qualifier, but does not require it.

Optionally, takes a function argument that is evaluated if firstmatch() matches

Data signatures
first_match( [eval this: $${\color{green}None}$$ ǁ $${\color{green}Any}$$] )

Call signatures
first_match( [eval this: Function ǁ Equality] )

Purpose	Value
Main focus	first_match() determines if lines match
Aliases	firstmatch, first_match

Context	Qualifier
Match qualifiers	onmatch
Value qualifiers	onmatch

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