Regex for min and max number

The min and max number limit is defined by the value of the number it can take in the range. In this article let’s understand how we can create a regex for minimum and maximum number and how regex can be matched for a number.

Regex (short for regular expression) is a powerful tool used for searching and manipulating text. It is composed of a sequence of characters that define a search pattern. Regex can be used to find patterns in large amounts of text, validate user input, and manipulate strings. It is widely used in programming languages, text editors, and command line tools.

You can also create a regex for min-max length of a string.

Structure of a min and max number

The month should have the following criteria and structure-

• A string is a series of characters with a given length
• It has to be in the range of min and max value

Regex for checking if the number is between min and max value or length

Regular Expression for min and max number name is represented by-

/^\d{min,max}$/gm

For example, if we want to check if the number is between 1 and 2 digits i.e., from 0 to 99, the regex will be-

/^\d{1,2}$/gm

Another example, if we want to check if the number is between 1 and 5 digits i.e., from 0 to 99999, the regex will be-

/^\d{1,5}$/gm

Test string examples for the above regex with 5 to 10 min and max limits-

Here is a detailed explanation of the above regex-

/^\d{1,5}$/gm

^ asserts position at start of a line
\d matches a digit (equivalent to [0-9])
{1,5} matches the previous token between 1 and 5 times, as many times as possible, giving back as needed (greedy)
$ asserts position at the end of a line
Global pattern flags
g modifier: global. All matches (don't return after first match)
m modifier: multi line. Causes ^ and $ to match the begin/end of each line (not only begin/end of string)

Hope this article was useful to check if the number has length between min and max value or not. In conclusion, understanding and using regular expressions (regex) to define and validate minimum and maximum number limits can greatly enhance your ability to manipulate and analyze text-based data. By leveraging the power of regex patterns, you can efficiently search for specific number ranges within strings and ensure user input adheres to your defined criteria. Regex serves as a versatile tool in various programming contexts, text processing tasks, and data validation scenarios, making it an essential skill for developers and text enthusiasts alike.