Function scrub_str

data/v2/build.py:132–155

The purpose of this function is to scrub the weird template mark-up out of strings that Veekun is using for their pokedex. Example: []{move:dragon-tail} will effect the opponents [HP]{mechanic:hp}. Becomes: dragon tail will effect the opponents HP. If you find t

(string)

def scrub_str(string):
    """
    The purpose of this function is to scrub the weird template mark-up out of strings
    that Veekun is using for their pokedex.
    Example:
        []{move:dragon-tail} will effect the opponents [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
    Becomes:
        dragon tail will effect the opponents HP.

    If you find this results in weird strings please take a stab at improving or re-writing.
    """
    groups = re.findall(GROUP_RGX, string)
    for group in groups:
        if group[0]:
            sub = group[0]
        else:
            sub = group[1].split(":")
            if len(sub) >= 2:
                sub = sub[1]
            else:
                sub = sub[0]
            sub = sub.replace("-", " ")
        string = re.sub(SUB_RGX, sub, string, 1)
    return string


##############