Search a String Variable with JavaScript Methods

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Write the JavaScript code to search through a string.

Compare JavaScript methods for searching through strings.

Use a JavaScript method to replace a value in a string.

2 hours
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

In this intermediate-level project you will write JavaScript code to search through a string variable. You’ll use a variety of JavaScript methods to locate values within a string to determine whether they exist, find their position in the string, or even replace them with other values. The Notepad++ editor and Chrome browser are used to write inline JavaScript code and view the results. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Skills you will develop

  • JavaScript replace()

  • Javascript Methods

  • JavaScript search()

  • Strings

  • Java Syntax

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Declare a JavaScript variable and assign to it a string value, while demonstrating string-handling techniques.

  2. Use the JavaScript includes() method to search through a string to determine whether it contains a string of characters.

  3. Search through a string using the JavaScript search() method with the goal of returning the position of the matching characters or set of characters.

  4. Search through a string with the JavaScript indexOf() method to return the first occurrence of a specific value.

  5. Search through a string with the JavaScript lastIndexOf() method to return the last occurrence of a specific value.

  6. Locate and replace a value in a JavaScript string using the replace() method.

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