Python: Match a string that contains only upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores
14. Alphanumeric Underscore Only
Write a Python program to match a string that contains only upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores.
Sample Solution:
Python Code:
import re
def text_match(text):
patterns = '^[a-zA-Z0-9_]*$'
if re.search(patterns, text):
return 'Found a match!'
else:
return('Not matched!')
print(text_match("The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."))
print(text_match("Python_Exercises_1"))
Sample Output:
Not matched! Found a match!
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