inspect_characterid: Inspect if a string matches an expected pattern

In trustmebro: Inspect and Clean Subject-Generated ID Codes and Related Data

Inspect if a string matches an expected pattern

Description

Check whether a given string matches a specified pattern using regular expressions (regex). The string is assumed to be a code (e.g., a SGIC), which should follow a predefined format.

Usage

inspect_characterid(code, pattern)

Arguments

code	A character string containing a SGIC or similar code that should follow a predefined format.
pattern	A character string specifying the expected pattern using regular expressions (regex). The pattern defines the format 'code' should match.

Value

A logical value: 'TRUE' if the code matches the expected pattern, otherwise 'FALSE'

Examples

inspect_characterid("ABC1234", "^[A-Za-z]{3}[0-9]{4}$") #TRUE - Matches the pattern
inspect_characterid("12DBG45FG", "^[A-Za-z]{3}[0-9]{4}$") #FALSE - Does not match the pattern

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