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TIL: Python's splitlines does more than just newlines

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https://yossarian.net/til/post/python-s-splitlines-does-a-lot-more-than-just-newlines/
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  • #Python
  • #Unicode
  • #String Manipulation
  • Python's `str.splitlines()` splits strings on more than just universal newlines (`\n`, `\r`, `\r\n`).
  • It also splits on various Unicode control codes and separators like Line Tabulation (`\v`), Form Feed (`\f`), and others.
  • This behavior can be surprising, as it includes non-printable characters with assigned semantics in certain ecosystems.
  • The function's behavior serves as a reminder that Unicode encompasses more than just printable characters.
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