const regex = /\/\*\*[\s\S]*?\*\//sg;
// Alternative syntax using RegExp constructor
// const regex = new RegExp('\\\/\\*\\*[\\s\\S]*?\\*\\\/', 'sg')
const str = `
class CategoryController extends Controller
{
/**
* Display a listing of the resource.
*
* @return \\Illuminate\\Http\\Response
*/
public function index()
{
//
}
/**
* Show the form for creating a new resource.
*
* @return \\Illuminate\\Http\\Response
*/
public function create()`;
const subst = ``;
// The substituted value will be contained in the result variable
const result = str.replace(regex, subst);
console.log('Substitution result: ', result);
Please keep in mind that these code samples are automatically generated and are not guaranteed to work. If you find any syntax errors, feel free to submit a bug report. For a full regex reference for JavaScript, please visit: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide/Regular_Expressions