6 Python RegEx

1. What is RegEx?

RegEx means Regular Expression.

In simple words:
👉 RegEx is used to search, match, or change text
👉 It helps us find patterns in strings

Examples:

  • Find email addresses

  • Check phone numbers

  • Search words in a sentence

2. RegEx Module in Python

Python has a built-in module called re.

Import RegEx Module


 

3. Simple RegEx Example (Search Word)

Example


 

4. findall() – Find All Matches

Example


 

5. search() – Search First Match

Example


 

6. split() – Split String Using RegEx

Example


 

7. sub() – Replace Text

Example


 

8. Common RegEx Patterns (Easy)

Pattern Meaning
[a-z] small letters
[A-Z] capital letters
[0-9] numbers
. any character
^ starts with
$ ends with
* zero or more
+ one or more

9. Check Starts With Word

Example


 

10. Check Ends With Word

Example


 

11. Validate Email (Simple)

Example


 

12. RegEx Flags (Ignore Case)

Example


 

13. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Forgetting Raw String


 

✔ Better:


 

❌ Using Wrong Escape


 

✔ Correct:


 

14. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Find Digits


 

Example 2: Replace Spaces


 

Example 3: Check Phone Number


 

15. Summary (Python RegEx)

✔ Used to find text patterns
✔ Uses re module
findall(), search(), split(), sub()
✔ Very useful for validation
✔ Powerful but needs practice

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