How do I use findall in html string?

Question

My code:

mug_cup_link = '.....'
mc_source = urlopen(mug_cup_link).read()
name=findall('<a href="" >".*"</a>',mc_source)

I am searching for multiple names, not just a single one.

Tip: Don't use regex to parse HTML. Use some parser instead. See [Parsing HTML Using Python](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11709079/parsing-html-using-python). — Maroun, May 21 '20 at 12:35
but my assessment must use regex . I can't change it . And I have no idea how to locate the item name — Edward Kimberly Ch, May 21 '20 at 12:38
You should use capturing groups. See [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6018340/capturing-group-with-findall). — Maroun, May 21 '20 at 12:40
Also, [regex101](https://regex101.com) may be useful for you. — Arthur Julião, May 21 '20 at 13:24

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered May 21 '20 at 12:47

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If you want to use regular expressions you to change you re this way

import re
s = """<a href="https://zombieunlimited.com/rancid-santa-mug/" >Rancid Santa Mug</a> """
print(re.search('<a.*>(.*)<\/a>', s).start(1))

Hope it works for you!

answered May 21 '20 at 12:47

Andrea Pollini

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