Python vs. Perl, which is better to learn?

[Fredrik Lundh]

James J. Besemer wrote:

> The basic regex operators are similar to Python's, though Perl
> adds some extras such as
>
>     {n,m}    # preceeding pattern matches at least n but no more than m times

how is that different from Python's

    {m,n}

    Causes the resulting RE to match from m to n repetitions
    of the preceding RE, attempting to match as many repetitions
    as possible. For example, a{3,5} will match from 3 to 5 "a"
    characters.

    (see http://www.python.org/doc/current/lib/re-syntax.html)

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