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7,630 PointsHow do I match two different groups, such that the first \w+ group is different to the second \+ group
How do I match two different groups, such that the first \w+ group is different to the second + group
string = 'Perotto, Pier Georgio'
names = re.match(r'(?P<last_name>[\w]+)(?P<first_name>[\w]+ [\w]+)', string, re.I)
import re
string = 'Perotto, Pier Giorgio'
1 Answer
Peter Lawless
24,404 PointsYou are SO close, Aidan. The <last_name> and <first_name> fields are separated by a comma and a space, but the expression that you provided expects the fields to be right up against each other. These tiny little details are often what make or break the match. Let me know if this fixes your problem.