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DIY: Valid Number

Explore methods to determine whether a given string can be interpreted as a valid decimal number. This lesson helps you understand the valid characters and their contexts, enabling you to write a function that correctly identifies valid and invalid number formats commonly tested in coding interviews.

Problem statement

Validate if a given string can be interpreted as a decimal number or not. Here is a list of characters that can appear in a valid decimal number:

  • Numbers - 0-9

  • Exponent - "e"

  • Positive/negative sign - "+"/"-" ...