re.compile and very specific searches

[Diez B. Roggisch]

> 
> This approach would actually work without the need for subsequent
> validation, if implemented properly. Not only as you noted does it let
> "259" through, but also it doesn't cover 2-digit numbers starting with
> 2. Assuming excess leading zeroes are illegal, the components required
> are:

Damn. Certainly not my glory regular expression day.

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Regards,

Diez B. Roggisch