Dig out path : match « Regular Expressions « Python Tutorial






import re


match = re.match('/(.*)/(.*)/(.*)', '/usr/home/joe')
print match.groups(  )








16.4.match
16.4.1.Matching Strings with match()
16.4.2.Here is an example of a failed match where None is returned:
16.4.3.Repetition, Special Characters, and Grouping
16.4.4.Compiled regular-expression and match objects.
16.4.5.Repetition patterns, matching vs searching.
16.4.6.classes and special sequences.
16.4.7.Dig out path