Python: Matches a string that has an a followed by two to three 'b'
6. a Followed by 2 to 3 b's
Write a Python program that matches a string that has an a followed by two to three 'b'.
Sample Solution:
Python Code:
import re
def text_match(text):
patterns = 'ab{2,3}'
if re.search(patterns, text):
return 'Found a match!'
else:
return('Not matched!')
print(text_match("ab"))
print(text_match("aabbbbbc"))
Sample Output:
Not matched! Found a match!
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