Use "\A \z", not "^ $" with Python regular expressions – Seth Larson
rbanffy Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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The article discusses the use of the backslash (\) in Python regular expressions, specifically comparing the use of \A and \z versus the commonly used ^ and $ anchors. It highlights the differences in behavior and provides examples to illustrate the advantages of using the backslash-based anchors.
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