From: Johnathan Smith <stu_09@...>
Date: 2007-12-07T00:42:43+09:00
Subject: regular expression. newbie problem.

Hi,

i know this is a pretty basic problem but im a newbie so any help would
be greatly appreciated

im trying to write a name class one which returns a first name a
surname, first and second initials

however, i realise i regular expression is needed to go through the name
to produce the correct output. however im unsure of whaty regular
expression to use and whether my class is looking correct in general

anyhelp would be greatly appreciated

thanks

name class:

class Name

  def initialize(name)
    @fname = name.slice!(rexesp)
    @sname = name.slice!(regexp)
    @mname = name.slice!(regexp)

  def firstname
    return @fname
  end

  def surname
    return @sname
  end

  def firstinitial
    return @finitial
  end

  def firstinitial
    return @sinitial
  end
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