Soft-deprecating re.match()

Simon Willison · Sep 11, 2026 · Other Signals

Python 3.15 introduces soft deprecation for re.match().

The upcoming Python 3.15 release features the soft deprecation of the re.match() function. This change aims to clarify regex functionality by promoting clearer alternatives, which may help developers avoid confusion.

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