Simon Willison • 9/11/2026

Soft-deprecating re.match()

Python 3.15 introduces a soft deprecation of the re.match() function, marking it as no longer recommended for new code. The release manager explains that re.prefixmatch() is a clearer alternative, as it anchors at the start but not the end of a string. Developers are advised to use re.search() or re.fullmatch() instead, depending on their matching needs.

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