Prompt
Answer
Regular Expression to Validate Two Consecutive '00'
Requirement Overview
We need to create a regex pattern that will validate a string ensuring that there are no occurrences of "00" (two consecutive zeros). This regex should be suitable for use in BigQuery.
Key Elements
- Consecutive Characters: We want to specifically target the pattern "00".
- String Validation: Ensure the entire string does not contain "00".
Constructing the Regular Expression
To ensure that the string does not contain "00":
- We can use negative lookahead assertions to ensure "00" does not appear in any part of the string.
Regex Pattern
The regex pattern is:
^(?!.*00).*$
Explanation
- ^: Asserts the start of the string.
- **(?!.*00)**: A negative lookahead that asserts what follows must not match the pattern. This part means that "00" should not be present anywhere in the string.
- .*: Matches any character (except for line terminators) zero or more times.
- 00: The specific pattern we want to avoid.
- .*$: Matches any character zero or more times until the end of the string, ensuring the entire string is processed.
Usage Guidance in BigQuery
To use this regex in a BigQuery SQL query, you can utilize the REGEXP_CONTAINS
function for string validation. Here’s an example:
SELECT *
FROM your_table
WHERE NOT REGEXP_CONTAINS(your_column, '00')
This query will return all rows where your_column
does not contain two consecutive zeros.
Conclusion
By using the regex ^(?!.*00).*$
, you ensure that your strings are validated against the requirement of not having consecutive "00". This method is efficient and straightforward for implementation in BigQuery.
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Description
This guide provides a regex pattern to validate strings by ensuring they do not contain two consecutive zeros ("00"). It includes a regex pattern, explanation, and example usage in BigQuery for effective string validation.