What is the best way to split a string in Python?

I have a unique string in the format of ( + m1 + "|" + m2 + ) and ( + m1 + "." + m2 + ) where m1 an m2 consist of "6", "7", "8", "a" characters. Here are some examples of valid expressions:

"(6|7)"
"((8.7)|(6.7).(a.2))"

My question is, how can I split the string at the "." symbol as a divisor?

I initially tried to find a midpoint, but it's not always in the middle.
I also experimented with s.rindex("."), s.index("."), and s.find("."), but they did not provide the desired solution.

I contemplated starting from the outermost brackets and working my way inside for a solution, but this approach doesn't seem effective.

I suspect there may be a correlation with the brackets that I am missing. Any suggestions on how to tackle this problem or hints on finding the splitting point would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Answer №1

Here is my understanding of your query based on the information provided. However, without additional details such as a specific problem statement, expected results, or examples of your own efforts, it is challenging for me to offer further assistance.

sample1 = "(6|7)"
sample2 = "((8.7)|(6.7).(a.2))"
# The desired output is unclear; here is my assumption
sample1_split = sample1.replace("(", "").replace(")", "").split("|")
print sample1_split # result --> ['6', '7'] 
                  # generates a list with strings 6 and 7
# If "." acts as a delimiter instead of a division symbol, you can use the split(".") method
# If it's meant to signify a division sign, refer to the following conversion
sample2 = sample2.replace(".", "/") # transforms periods into division operators
sample2_split = sample2.split("|")  # separates (8/7) (6/7)/(a/2))
print sample2_split # outcome ['((8/7)', '(6/7)/(a/2))']

# Assuming this constitutes an equation, I would proceed accordingly...However, lacking clarity on the intended output
# I will let you handle the remaining steps

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