match vs search
re.match() checks at the start of the string only. re.search() scans the entire string for the first match.
Python
Beginner
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re.match vs re.search
Example
import re
text = "Hello World"
print(re.match(r"World", text)) # None (not at start)
print(re.search(r"World", text)) # match object Pro Tip
Use re.search() when you do not know where in the string the match occurs.