Python splitting string. Need help

Question

I'm trying to split a string into two different words. I have the following string:

test /

I want to split it so I can do

os.chdir('/')

I've tried different splitting techniques but they split by letter so it becomes

't','e','s','t', '', '/'

looks like you've tried exactly one "splitting technique" which is list("test /") Try looking at the str.split() method — John La Rooy
– John La Rooy, Commented Feb 15, 2011 at 22:56

nmichaels · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-15 22:46:48Z

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'test /'.split() will give you ['test', '/']. os.path.split() is for splitting paths and you might find it useful.

answered Feb 15, 2011 at 22:46

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yan · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-15 22:45:57Z

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Splitting on a space isn't working? What are you trying to do eventually?

'test /'.split(' ')

or no parameters at all:

tst, path = 'test /'.split()
os.chdir(path)

answered Feb 15, 2011 at 22:45

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