JavaScript help: Parsing complex string with multiple separators

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I’m new to JavaScript and need help with a string parsing problem. I have a string containing product info with different separators. Here’s what it looks like:

123456 - Red Widget 2pack,789012 - Blue Widget Boxes 345678 - Green Widget,901234 - Purple Widget

I want to split this string to get the product number and name for each item. The dash (-) separates the number from the name, and commas (,) separate different products.

I’m hoping to end up with something like this:

Item1 Number: 123456
Item1 Name: Red Widget 2pack
Item2 Number: 789012
Item2 Name: Blue Widget Boxes
Item3 Number: 345678
Item3 Name: Green Widget
Item4 Number: 901234
Item4 Name: Purple Widget

Any tips on how to tackle this? Thanks!

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I have encountered similar challenges when parsing strings with multiple separators in JavaScript. One approach is to first split the data at each comma, which separates the individual product entries, and then process each entry by splitting on the dash. This will allow you to extract the product number from the product name. Remember to trim any extra spaces from both parts after splitting. This method using split() and trim() functions should work well if the input format remains consistent. Adjustments may be needed if the data structure changes.

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As someone who’s dealt with similar string parsing issues, I can share what worked for me. You’re on the right track thinking about splitting the string. Here’s a method that should do the trick:

First, split the main string by commas to separate products. Then, for each product, split by the dash. You can use array destructuring to assign the number and name parts.

Here’s a quick example:

const products = inputString.split(',').map(product => {
  const [number, name] = product.split('-').map(part => part.trim());
  return { number, name };
});

This gives you an array of product objects. You can then easily format and output the data as needed. Remember to handle potential edge cases, like missing dashes or extra spaces. Hope this helps!

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hey, try string.split(‘,’) to separate products then for each use split(‘-’) to get number and name and trim() for spaces. hope it helps!