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12.23.2007 at 01:24PM PST, ID: 23040883
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Parsing String Using Functions and Regular Expressions

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Ruby Scripting Language

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ruby, string, parse, using
Basically I have one string that I need to break out into seperate parts.  I'm still not great with ruby functions so just need a little help.

I start with a string that looks like the following:
SEARCH_TERM(S) CITY,STATE

I need to break apart all these into three variables.
1. SEARCH_TERMS(S)
2. CITY
3. STATE

Note there is a space between last search item and the city.

Thanks for any help!
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search_parts = params[:search].split(',') # splits everything and the state
 
state = search_parts[1] #assigns state from prev. line
 
# need code here to break apart the rest.
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Answered By: wesgarrison
Expert Since: 12/03/2002
Accepted Solutions: 134
Computer Expertise: Advanced
wesgarrison has been an Expert for 6 years1 month, during which he has posted 466 comments and answered 134 questions. wesgarrison is just one of 98 experts in the Ruby Scripting Language Zone. 3 experts collaborated on this answer, which was graded an "A" by the asker.
 
 
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