How to implement sql 'like' operator in javascript

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Hi.
I want implement like operator in javascript.

eg. myString = "Mumbai"

If user gives input "Mu" it must match.
It similar to 'like' operator from Sql.

Can somebody provide a solution for me?

Posted 29-Aug-12 2:41am

Vijay Walunj,Navi mumbai

Updated 29-Aug-12 3:08am

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_Amy · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-29T02:48:00

Solution 1

You can use regular expressions in Javascript to do pattern matching of strings.

For example:

JavaScript

var s = "Mumbai";
if (s.match(/Mu.*/)) {
  // do something
}

--Amit

Posted 29-Aug-12 2:48am

_Amy

Updated 29-Aug-12 2:50am

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__TR__ 29-Aug-12 8:55am

5+

_Amy 29-Aug-12 9:32am

Thank you. :)

Rock4J 17-Aug-15 22:50pm

how to use variable inside the MATCH to compare between two variable ?