How can I split and parse a string in Python?

Question

I am trying to split this string in python: 2.7.0_bf4fda703454

I want to split that string on the underscore _ so that I can use the value on the left side.

Answer 1

By using the following method you can split and parse a string in Python "2.7.0_bf4fda703454".split("_") gives a list of strings:

>>"2.7.0_bf4fda703454".split("_") 

['2.7.0', 'bf4fda703454']

This splits the string at every underscore. If you want it to stop after the first split, use "2.7.0_bf4fda703454".split("_", 1).

To know more about this you can have a look at the following video tutorial:-