DIY: Valid Number
Explore how to validate strings as decimal numbers in Ruby by checking the placement of digits, signs, decimal points, and exponents. This lesson helps you build a function that accurately determines if a given input string represents a valid number, preparing you for coding interview challenges.
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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:
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Numbers -
0-9 -
Exponent -
"e" -
Positive/negative sign -
"+"/"-"...