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isRegExp ​

The isRegExp function checks if the provided value is a regular expression (RegExp).

Syntax ​

typescript
isRegExp(value: any): value is RegExp;

Parameters ​

ParameterTypeDescription
valueanyValue to be checked

Returns ​

TypeDescription
booleanTrue if it is a RegExp

Examples ​

typescript
isRegExp(/abc/); // => true
isRegExp("abc"); // => false

Notes ​

  • Useful for validation before using RegExp methods.

References ​

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