Re^2: How can I sort my array numerically on part of the string? (updated)

in reply to Re: How can I sort my array numerically on part of the string? (updated)
in thread How can I sort my array numerically on part of the string?

> sort { ($a=~/(\d+),/)[0] <=> ($b=~/(\d+),/)[0]

You need that (...)[0] for the match to return the captures in list context, ( <=> is enforcing scalar context and m// only returns captures in list context otherwise boolean )

I'm wondering if there is a prettier solution for that.

The Schwartzian transform doesn't have that limitation.

... map { [$_, /(\d+),/] } @list;

should do already.

update

clarification: any better solution than (...)[0] to get list context ?

Cheers Rolf
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