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Python Regular Expressions in Python Introduction to Regular Expressions Name Groups

Vincent Hallee
Vincent Hallee
3,829 Points
Posted by Vincent Hallee
Vincent Hallee
3,829 Points

Totally stuck there! The code work well in my EDI , but does gives me an error in the assignment, I need help?

import re

string = 'Perotto, Pier Giorgio'

names = re.match(r''' (?P<last_name>[-\w]*,\s) (?P<first_name>[-\w\s]+) ''', string, re.X).groupdict()

names.py 
import re

string = 'Perotto, Pier Giorgio'

names = re.match(r'''
     (?P<last_name>[-\w]*,\s)
     (?P<first_name>[-\w\s]+)
    ''', string, re.X).groupdict()

1 Answer

Robert Richey
PLUS
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points
Robert Richey
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points

Hi Vincent,

The last_name group should not be selecting the comma and space after last name. Also, remove .groupdict() from the end. These changes should pass the challenge.

Cheers