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Daniel Petrov
3,495 PointsIs there a difference between space and \s?
Is there a difference between using space and \s in the sets and outside? In the name we use [-\w ] and in job we use [-\w\s]. Can we use just space when specifying the space between the words or only \s?
2 Answers
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
\s code matches any kind of "white space", including space, tab, vertical tab, return, new line, and form feed.
Alx Ki
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 14,822 PointsDaniel Petrov, yes, \s should match almost any kind of whitespace, even letterspaces, tabs, halftabs, newlines etc. Negation 6:00 And, i guess, if you add + it will match 1x and 2x space and more: \s+
Daniel Petrov
3,495 PointsDaniel Petrov
3,495 PointsThanks! What about 2 x space? Is it matched by \s? In this case, it is probably safer to always use \s. Unless you are 100% sure there will be strictly one space.