Pattern Matching

[Entice]

Okay, I'm trying to write a script that can read and edit xml.

I know that there's Python modules that I can download that will do this but I tried one and didn't like it, so I'm making my own so that I can... learn. But the problem is I don't know any pattern matching. What could I use to separate each tag, tell which tag nested inside which tag, etc?

The only things I know that are close are match() and search() and I don't think those would work. I'd need something like preg_match and preg_replace in PHP.

Also, I have a feeling that this won't exactly be easy. Is it even worth doing?

[Thomas]

At 8/18/09 08:51 PM, bgraybr wrote: I'd need something like preg_match and preg_replace in PHP.

Does this help:
http://www.amk.ca/python/howto/regex/reg ex.html#SECTION000300000000000000000

[Entice]

At 8/18/09 09:35 PM, Thomas wrote:

At 8/18/09 08:51 PM, bgraybr wrote: I'd need something like preg_match and preg_replace in PHP.

Does this help:
http://www.amk.ca/python/howto/regex/reg ex.html#SECTION000300000000000000000

Actually, I think thats exactly what I'm look for.
I'll try it and see how it goes.

[fourthfrench]

You want to read and edit xml. If you are familiar with php, just use simplexml. Unless you are trying to just write your own version for fun? Then no, I would not suggest doing it, as you would be reinventing the wheel.
~fourthfrench

[dELtaluca]

At 8/18/09 10:07 PM, fourthfrench wrote: Unless you are trying to just write your own version for fun? Then no, I would not suggest doing it, as you would be reinventing the wheel.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with reinventing the wheel as you put it, it's a great learning experiance.